PHILIP WHEELER RUMORS
Wheeler adapting to new environment one more time
BY NICK ST. DENISThis time last year, linebacker Philip Wheeler was adjusting to a brand new environment, not unlike any other free agent in transition.This week, Wheeler's back to square one. (photo: Jeffrey Beall)The veteran defender, who spent last season with the Oakland Raiders following a four-year stint with the Indianapolis Colts, is beginning his efforts to etch a role...
Dolphins sign ex-Raiders LB Wheeler
Linebacker Philip 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 and Dannell Ellerbe will give...
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March 13, 2013
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Phillip Wheeler signs for 26M with Dolphins
MIAMI (AP) -- Linebacker Philip 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 and Dannell Ellerbe will...
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March 13, 2013
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Philip Wheeler agrees to deal with Dolphins
Before Day 1 of NFL free agency was three hours old, the Dolphins were already the clear winners of the day, reportedly agreeing to deals with wide receiver Mike Wallace and linebacker Dannell Ellerbee.
Miami added to its haul later on Tuesday by coming to terms with Raiders linebacker Philip Wheeler, as first reported (by our estimation) Pro Football Talk.
Wheeler had a breakout...
Raiders Notes: Philip Wheeler, Desmond Bryant, Richard Seymour
Philip Wheeler
Vic Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle writes that there’s a ”good chance” OLB Philip Wheeler departs in the coming days.
Ian Rapoport reported earlier in the day that Oakland wants to retain Wheeler and could see something getting done.
Wheeler, 28, played great for a bad defense and deserved a pay raise, so I wish him the best this offseason.
We have...
Wheeler likes Raiders' defense
When he hit the free agent market in the offseason, Philip Wheeler didn't garner anywhere near the attention that his former quarterback with the Indianapolis Colts did.
While the pursuit of Peyton Manning turned into a national soap opera, Wheeler flew under the radar and quietly signed with Oakland. So far it's been one of the best moves made by first-year general manager...
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August 27, 2012
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Preseason Profile: Philip Wheeler, LB
Philip Wheeler #52
College: Georgia Tech
Height: 6’1⅞”
Weight: 248 lbs
Arm Length: N/A”
Hand Size: N/A”
40 Yard Dash: 4.76
3 Cone Drill: 7.11
20 Yard Shuttle: 4.29
Bench Press: 24 reps
Vertical Jump: 31″
Broad Jump: 118″
“A tenacious, strong and remarkably athletic inside linebacker… considered by many as one of the nation’s best-blitzing linebackers”...
Tale of the Tape: Philip Wheeler
The Raiders signed former Colts LB Philip Wheeler during free agency to a one year contract. As a new addition to the Raiders squad, I watched game tape of two games to get an idea of his strengths and weaknesses as a player.Linebackers are harder to evaluate than many positions because they work as a unit more than most other positions. The scheme also plays heavily into where...
Wheeler's first interview, Jones cut.
Here are some quick hits about the first team organized activity, yesterday. The team met at their headquarters, playbooks were distributed and the players met each other.
Wheeler talks about being recruited
Also, Philip Wheeler spoke on a media conference call and said that he partially chose Oakland due to the coaching staff and schemes and partially due to the fans.
TFDS...
Oakland Raiders to Host Colt Free Agent Wheeler
The Oakland Raiders will be hosting Philip Wheeler on Thursday at the team facility in Alameda. The news on Wheeler’s visit was first reported by Jason La Canfora via Twitter. Wheeler also visited Miami on Saturday. Philip Wheeler was a third round draft choice of the Indianapolis Colts back in 2008. In his 4 years [...]
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