Miami Dolphins
Philip Wheeler - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 240 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/12/1984 |
| Birthplace | Columbus, GA |
| College | Georgia Tech |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 3rd round, 30th pick by Colts |
Soliai signs franchise tender
Dolphins NT Paul Soliai signed his franchise tender Saturday, a one-year deal worth around $12.5 million. According to his agent, David Canter, Soliai will receive the highest-ever one-year salary for a Dolphins defensive player.
Dolphins place franchise tag on NT Soliai
Hours after GM Jeff Ireland said NT Paul Soliai is a "big need," the Dolphins put the franchise tag on the fourth-year player.
Dolphins add Cox as pass-rush coach
Former NFL LB Bryan Cox, who played for four teams in his 12-year NFL career, has been added to the Dolphins' coaching staff as a pass-rush coach.
Draft Dose: Who needs a running back?
Which NFL teams could be in the market for a running back come draft time?
Daboll could help bring a new tight end to Miami
Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll's offenses have used tight ends often, and that could mean a rookie tight end coming to Miami to complement Anthony Fasano.
Former Dolphin arrested for DUI
Former Dolphins OG Bob Kuechenberg, who started in four Super Bowls for Miami in the 1970s, was arrested on Saturday night.
AFC East 2010 season-in-review team reports
Tom Brady had an MVP season in 2010, throwing 36 TD passes and only four interceptions and going 335 passes without a pick. We review the AFC East teams.
Super Bowl still looking for first 'true' home team
Next season's champion will be crowned at Lucas Oil Stadium, and history tells us that the Colts will not be part of Super Bowl XLVI.
Dolphins could regain second-round pick
With an obvious need on the offensive side of the ball, the Dolphins might look to reacquire a second-round pick for April's draft.
Dolphins make changes to coaching staff
The Dolphins have announced several changes to their coaching staff, including the addition of former Buccaneers and Giants WR Ike Hilliard.
As Miami calms, Ireland aims to improve offense
After a chaotic start to the offseason, Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland says things are returning to normal as he works to improve the team's offense.
Vikings add Saxon to coach running backs
The Vikings have added to their coaching staff, signing RB coach James Saxon.
Former NFL TE Campbell new Dolphins TE coach
The shakeup of the Dolphins' offensive coaching staff continued on Monday with the announcement of Dan Campbell as tight ends coach.
Dolphins give extension to GM Ireland
GM Jeff Ireland has signed a multiyear extension with the Dolphins, the team announced Saturday morning.
Dolphins add two assistants to coaching staff
The Dolphins have named Jeff Nixon as their running backs coach and Darren Krein as their head strength-and-conditioning coach.
PLAYER NEWS
Wheeler has signed a $26 million, five-year contract with the Miami Dolphins. The deal includes a $7 million signing bonus and $13 million guaranteed.|||||||
Wheeler spent his first four NFL seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and played last year for the Oakland Raiders, where he had career highs of 109 tackles and three sacks.
Wheeler has landed on injured reserve with a foot injury.|||||||
Wheeler is out for a Week 17 AFC South matchup at Jacksonville.
Wheeler underwent knee surgery last week and is expected to miss a couple of weeks.|||||||
"Philip's doing fine, he's off the crutches and starting the rehab process," Colts coach Tony Dungy said of his rookie linebacker. "We're thinking he'll be back maybe Buffalo week or if not then Cincinnati week." The Colts are scheduled to play the Bills on Aug. 24 - the first NFL game at the new Lucas Oil Stadium.
