Chad Wheeler is a former American football offensive tackle who played college football for USC and professionally for the New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks. Despite a successful college career, injuries and off-field issues hindered his draft prospects. His NFL career ended after he was charged with felony domestic violence.
January 19, 1994: Chad Wheeler's Birth
Chad Wheeler was born on January 19, 1994.
2011: Shoulder Surgery
Chad Wheeler underwent shoulder surgery in 2011 during his senior year of high school.
2012: Start of College Football Career
Chad Wheeler began his college football career with the USC Trojans in 2012.
2014: Torn ACL Injury
Chad Wheeler suffered a torn ACL in 2014, ending his season.
December 19, 2015: Incident with Police
On December 19, 2015, Chad Wheeler was involved in an incident on the USC campus where he was confronted by police and ultimately taken to a local hospital for a psychiatric evaluation, causing him to miss the Holiday Bowl.
2016: Plantar Fasciitis
Chad Wheeler experienced a bout of plantar fasciitis in 2016, causing him to miss two games.
2016: First-team All-Pac-12 Selection
Chad Wheeler was recognized for his outstanding performance on the field in 2016 by being selected for the first-team All-Pac-12.
March 22, 2017: USC Pro Day Participation
On March 22, 2017, Chad Wheeler participated in USC's Pro Day, showcasing his skills and athleticism to NFL scouts.
April 30, 2017: Signed with New York Giants as an Undrafted Free Agent
On April 30, 2017, Chad Wheeler signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent.
October 1, 2017: Regular Season Debut with the Giants
Chad Wheeler made his regular season debut with the New York Giants on October 1, 2017, in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
2017: NFL Debut with New York Giants
Chad Wheeler made his NFL debut with the New York Giants in 2017.
2018: Starting Right Tackle for the Giants
Chad Wheeler secured the starting right tackle position for the New York Giants during the 2018 season.
August 31, 2019: Waived/Injured by the Giants
Chad Wheeler was waived/injured by the New York Giants on August 31, 2019, during final roster cuts.
October 15, 2019: Signed to Seattle Seahawks Practice Squad
Chad Wheeler joined the Seattle Seahawks practice squad on October 15, 2019.
2019: Joined Seattle Seahawks
Chad Wheeler joined the Seattle Seahawks in 2019.
January 8, 2020: Promoted to Seattle Seahawks Active Roster
Chad Wheeler was promoted to the active roster of the Seattle Seahawks on January 8, 2020.
September 5, 2020: Waived by Seattle Seahawks
Chad Wheeler was waived by the Seattle Seahawks on September 5, 2020.
2020: Waived by Seattle Seahawks
Chad Wheeler was waived from the Seattle Seahawks in 2020 following domestic violence charges.
January 23, 2021: Arrest for Domestic Violence
Chad Wheeler was arrested on January 23, 2021, in Kent, Washington, on charges of felony domestic violence.
January 27, 2021: Waived by Seattle Seahawks after Arrest
Following a domestic violence arrest, Chad Wheeler was waived by the Seattle Seahawks on January 27, 2021.
February 1, 2021: Not Guilty Plea
Chad Wheeler pleaded not guilty to the domestic violence charges on February 1, 2021.
November 9, 2023: Found Guilty of Domestic Violence
On November 9, 2023, Chad Wheeler was found guilty of domestic violence assault against his former girlfriend and sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison.
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