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 |
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Wiedmeier leaves Dolphins for Browns
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Dolphins fire defensive coordinator Pasqualoni
The Dolphins announced Monday that they have terminated the contract of defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni.
Steelers hold off Dolphins, stay alive
A swarming Steelers defense sent two Miami quarterbacks to the sideline, including Pat White with a scary head injury, and the reigning Super Bowl champions averted a late collapse to beat the Dolphins 30-24 Sunday.
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.
