OLB · Atlanta Falcons
Philip Wheeler
Age 41 · 188 cm (6'2") · 111 kg · Born Dec 12, 1984 · Georgia Tech
NFL career
2008
debut year
2016
last season
9
seasons
#41
jersey
College: Georgia Tech
2008 NFL Draft
Rd 3
round
#93
overall pick
IND
drafted by
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2008 to 2016 · 117 games.
Defense
306solo tackles
6.5sacks
0INTs
0def TDs
Stats by season
9 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Defense
| Year | Team | G | Tackles | Sacks | Int | Def TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Indianapolis Colts | 9 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | Indianapolis Colts | 13 | 25 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Indianapolis Colts | 16 | 27 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Indianapolis Colts | 13 | 40 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Las Vegas Raiders | 16 | 69 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Miami Dolphins | 16 | 74 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Miami Dolphins | 15 | 31 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Atlanta Falcons | 6 | 18 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Atlanta Falcons | 13 | 16 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Games during career · Atlanta Falcons
Most recent results for the franchise while Philip Wheeler was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
L
W
W
W
W
W
W
L
28–34 vs Patriots
2016-21 · Feb 5, 2017 · PLAYOFF
W
44–21 vs Packers
2016-20 · Jan 22, 2017 · PLAYOFF
W
36–20 vs Seahawks
2016-19 · Jan 14, 2017 · PLAYOFF
W
38–32 vs Saints
2016-17 · Jan 1, 2017 · REGULAR
W
33–16 @ Panthers
2016-16 · Dec 24, 2016 · REGULAR
W
41–13 vs 49ers
2016-15 · Dec 18, 2016 · REGULAR
W
42–14 @ Rams
2016-14 · Dec 11, 2016 · REGULAR
L
28–29 vs Chiefs
2016-13 · Dec 4, 2016 · REGULAR
Other "Wheeler" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
Georgia Tech alumni in the NFL
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2008 NFL Draft · Round 3 class
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TE · DET
#64
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CB · DET
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RB · DET
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Kevin Smith
WR · DET
#65
John Greco
C · STL
#66
Kendall Langford
DE · MIA
#67
Charles Godfrey
FS · CAR
#68
Chevis Jackson
DB · ATL
#69
Jacob Hester
RB · SDG
#70
Earl Bennett
WR · CHI
#71
Tavares Gooden
LB · BAL
OLB peers of the era
Other OLBs who debuted within five seasons of Philip Wheeler.
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Debut 2008 · #54 · Jaguars
Chris Ellis
Debut 2008 · Steelers
Curtis Gatewood
Debut 2008 · #57 · Cardinals
Danny Lansanah
Debut 2008 · #51 · Buccaneers
David Hawthorne
Debut 2008 · #57 · Saints
Erin Henderson
Debut 2008 · #58 · Jets
Geno Hayes
Debut 2008 · #55 · Jaguars
Jo-Lonn Dunbar
Debut 2008 · #54 · Saints
Born on December 12
Willie Belton
1948 · Los Angeles Rams
David Jaynes
1952 · Kansas City Chiefs
Allen Carter
1952 · New England Patriots
Rubin Carter
1952 · Denver Broncos
Kenny Harrison
1953 · Washington Commanders
Rafael Septien
1953 · Dallas Cowboys
Randy Coffield
1953 · New York Giants
Buddy Hardaway
1954 · Los Angeles Chargers