Position: Linebacker College: Georgia Tech Parents Phyllis Dent High school: Columbus (GA) Shaw Height 1.88 m | Weight: 245 lb (111 kg) 40 yard dash time 4.76 seconds Name Philip Wheeler | |
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Date of birth: (1984-12-12) December 12, 1984 (age 31) Role American football linebacker Education Georgia Institute of Technology Current team Atlanta Falcons (#51 / Linebacker) Similar People Dannell Ellerbe, Joe Philbin, Justin Durant, Chuck Pagano, Jack Del Rio Profiles | ||
Place of birth: Columbus, Georgia | ||
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Philip Gregory Wheeler (born December 12, 1984) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech.
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- Guest philip wheeler tarpon 2014 fins weekend chevy florida insider fishing report season 10
- Philip Wheeler Football On the Flats
- Early years
- Indianapolis Colts
- Oakland Raiders
- Miami Dolphins
- San Francisco 49ers
- Atlanta Falcons
- Arizona Cardinals
- References
Wheeler has also played for the Oakland Raiders, Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, and Atlanta Falcons.
Philip Wheeler (Football) - On the Flats
Early years
In 2000, Wheeler, a sophomore, helped lead Shaw High School to win the Georgia High School Association's AAAA Football State Championship. As a senior, he was named as an Honorable Mention All-Region selection by PrepStar and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution named him as a first team Class AAAA All-State selection.
Indianapolis Colts
Wheeler was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round (93rd pick) of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played for the Colts from 2008 to 2011.
Oakland Raiders
Wheeler signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Raiders on March 30, 2012. He had a career year totaling 109 tackles, three sacks, and two forced fumbles.
Miami Dolphins
Wheeler signed with the Miami Dolphins on March 12, 2013 to a 5-year, $25 million deal with $13 million guaranteed. Wheeler was brought in to replace Kevin Burnett. Wheeler was released by the Dolphins on March 10, 2015.
San Francisco 49ers
Wheeler was signed by the San Francisco 49ers on April 30, 2015. He was released by the 49ers on September 4.
Atlanta Falcons
Wheeler signed with the Atlanta Falcons on October 20, 2015.
In the 2016 season, Wheeler and the Falcons reached Super Bowl LI, where they faced the New England Patriots on February 5, 2017. In the Super Bowl, the Falcons fell in a 34–28 overtime defeat.
Arizona Cardinals
On July 27, 2017, Wheeler signed with the Arizona Cardinals. He was released on September 8, 2017, but was re-signed a few days later. He was released again on September 15, 2017 but re-signed a few days later, only to be released again on September 25.