Report: Dolphins add LB Wheeler


The Miami Dolphins continued to make moves on the first day of free agency, agreeing to terms with former Oakland Raiders linebacker Phillip Wheeler, according to ProFootballTalk.com.

It’s a five-year, $26 million deal, with $13 million guaranteed. Wheeler, who spent one season with the Raiders after four years with the Colts, was the second linebacker to join Miami on Tuesday as the Dolphins also signed former Ravens linebacker Dannell Ellerbe. The Dolphins released middle linebacker Karlos Dansby.