Former Pro Bowl offensive lineman Mike Wahle retires from Seahawks after failing physical

OG Wahle retires, Withrow signed by Seattle

RENTON, Wash. — Two-time Pro Bowl guard Mike Wahle has retired after being released by the Seattle Seahawks for failing a physical before their first practice of training camp.

Seahawks coach Jim Mora said Friday the 32-year-old Wahle told him he had “decided to hang it up for the time being” and spend more time with his family.

Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck called the news “a tough loss.” He and Wahle were rookies together in Green Bay in 1998.

The 11-year veteran had surgery in December on the same right shoulder on which he had surgery in 2006. He was signed from Carolina before the 2008 season.

Rob Sims, who primarily played right guard last season, and rookie second-round draft choice Max Unger are first in line to replace Wahle at left guard.

Seattle also placed 2007 Pro Bowl cornerback Marcus Trufant on the physically unable-to-perform list for what Mora called a minor back injury and signed veteran offensive lineman Cory Withrow.

The Seahawks started camp without fourth overall draft choice Aaron Curry, a player they are counting on to start at outside linebacker.

The team and agents for the former Wake Forest star continued to negotiate late Friday.

Seahawks general manager Tim Ruskell called it a “nonstop” effort to sign Curry before the first practice.

Mora said he doesn’t worry about guys who aren’t in camp until they get in camp. He has confidence that the sides will reach a deal soon.

Ruskell said Thursday the sticking point is Curry’s representatives using the contract with $28 million guaranteed that fifth overall pick Mark Sanchez got from the New York Jets.

The Seahawks believe deals for top quarterbacks do not apply because they traditionally get richer deals than players at other positions.