The Seahawks placed the franchise tag on CB Marcus Trufant on Wednesday, his agent told the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. The newspaper, along with The News Tribune of Tacoma, Wash., reported Wednesday night that Trufant received a non-exclusive tag, meaning he may still negotiate with other teams when free agency begins next month. The Seahawks can match any offer or choose to receive two first-round draft picks as compensation.

The Seattle Seahawks signed guard Mike Wahle to a five-year contract on Thursday, according to HeraldNet. Carolina released Wahle on Monday due to financial reasons, allowing the Seahawks to fill a sizable void on their roster. The monetary terms of the deal have not been released.

Jim Mora Jr. will succeed Mike Holmgren as Seahawks' coach, according to a published report. Citing FoxSports.com, the Seattle Times reported Tuesday that Mora will take over the coaching duties for Holmgren, who announced on January 22 that the 2008-09 season would be his last. According to the report, the official annoucement will come at a noon press conference on Wednesday.