mike whale expected to retire

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PFT's Aaron Wilson has been told by a league source that Seahawks guard Mike Wahle is more than likely to retire.

Nothing is final yet, but there are strong indications that it doesn't look good for Wahle.

Wahle was scheduled to undergo a physical Friday. He has struggled to recover from a shoulder injury and it was believed he was at serious risk of failing the physical.

In a related move, the Seahawks officially signed Cory Withrow Friday, according to his agent's Twitter account.

Withrow will help fill the gap left left by Wahle. Second-round pick Max Unger will be even more vital to the team.

Wahle's best days came with the Packers, where he made a Pro Bowl.

Packers G.M. Ted Thompson was sharply criticized for letting Wahle and teammate Marco Rivera walk after the 2004 season, but both offensive linemen struggled away from Green Bay.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/07/31/wahle-expected-to-retire/