The Seahawks have taken another step toward accomplishing an off-season goal of adding linebacker depth by agreeing to terms with veteran Michael Wilhoite, according to a report from the NFL Network.
Wilhoite, who turned 30 on Dec. 7, started six games last season for the 49ers and 36 overall the last four years before becoming an unrestricted free agent. Wilhoite, who played at Washburn University, originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the 49ers in 2011.
He visited Seattle last week, one of four linebackers the Seahawks have brought in during the free agency period in their attempt to add some experienced depth behind the starting inside duo of Bobby Wagner and K.