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RB Ian Wheeler rushes for a 2-yard touchdown! | Bills vs Steelers Highlights Bills running back Ian Wheeler rushes for a 2-yard touchdown vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

AUGUST 28 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Bills close preseason with 28-27 win over Steelers on Buechele's late 2-point conversion

Ian Wheeler scored on a 2-yard run with 1:06 left, Steve Buechele completed an off-balance pass to Dante Pettis for a 2-point conversion and the Buffalo Bills beat the Pittsburgh S...

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Ian Wheeler: Pursuing His Dreams, Taking Advantages Of Opportunities, Turning Up Another Gear Bills RB Ian Wheeler joined One Bills Live as he sat down with Chris Brown ahead of tonight's preseason game with the Steelers. He talked ab...

AUGUST 27 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Why Buffalo Bills Need to Keep Ian Wheeler over Veteran RB Ty Johnson has been a trusted third-down back, but Ian Wheeler is the backup they need under head coach Joe Brady.

AUGUST 23 • SI.COM

'Back in the league' | How Ian Wheeler's journey through adversity led to another NFL chance Bills running back Ian Wheeler went from a UFL championship to joining an NFL roster in a five-day span.

AUGUST 19 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Josh Allen gets comfortable in Bills' new stadium with TD pass in 29-14 preseason win over Panthers

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AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Ian Wheeler: Howard Alum Battles for NFL Roster Spot with Bills Howard alum Ian Wheeler brings United Bowl MVP honors and Bookman study habits to Buffalo Bills training camp, where special teams is his pa...

AUGUST 7 • SI.COM

Joining Buffalo The Bills signed Wheeler to a one-year deal on Thursday, Alec White of the team's official site reports.

Impact Wheeler signed with the Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2024 before suffering a knee injury that killed all momentum in his rookie season. The running back joined the Saints practice squad in 2025 before departing the league for the UFL. Wheeler was named United Bowl MVP and rushed for 541 yards over 85 carries in 11 games. The 24-year-old will compete for a depth spot behind 2025 rushing-title winner James Cook.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Former Bears RB Ian Wheeler Heads to Buffalo Former Bears running back Ian Wheeler has parlayed a strong UFL campaign into his next NFL opportunity.

JUNE 18 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Chicago Bears Former Preseason Standout Signs With UFL Team Former Chicago Bears running back Ian Wheeler has had an interesting ride through the first two years of his NFL career. He became a preseas...

FEBRUARY 25 • SI.COM

Cut from practice squad The Saints cut Wheeler from the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Wheeler was signed to the practice squad last week. He's never appeared in a regular-season NFL contest.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with New Orleans The Saints signed Wheeler to the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Wheeler takes the spot on the practice squad vacated by Evan Hull, who was signed to the Saints' 53-man roster Tuesday. It's a sign that Alvin Kamara (knee) could miss some time.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Works out with Minnesota The Vikings hosted Wheeler (undisclosed) for a workout Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Wheeler appears to have fully recovered from an undisclosed injury that led to an injury settlement with the Bears in early September. Now that he's healthy, the 25-year-old running back out of Howard is looking to catch on with a team in need of depth out of the backfield.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Receives injury settlement The Bears waived Wheeler (undisclosed) from IR with an injury settlement Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Wheeler's injury settlement will make him eligible to sign with a club, whether in Chicago or elsewhere, once healthy this season, rather than spend the entire year on IR. Across his two preseason appearances, Wheeler impressed with 26 carries for 100 yards and two touchdowns. He also turned his only target into a 14-yard catch.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to IR Wheeler (undisclosed) cleared waivers Wednesday and reverted to the Bears' injured reserve, per the NFL's official media site.

Impact Wheeler got a good look in preseason with 26 carries for 100 yards and two touchdowns in addition to a 14-yard catch on his lone target through two games. The second-year running back out of Howard spent the 2024 season on injured reserve with a knee injury, and he'll face a same situation this year unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Chicago The Bears waived Wheeler on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Wheeler didn't play in the preseason finale after rushing 26 times for 100 yards and two touchdowns across the first two exhibitions. He added one catch for 14 yards. Wheeler could be a candidate for the practice squad if he clears waivers.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears' celebratory enthusiasm punctuates Ian Wheeler's second TD rush of night Chicago Bears running back Ian Wheeler rushes for a 10-yard touchdown against the Buffalo Bills.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHTS: Ian Wheeler's best plays from 2-TD game vs. Bills Ian Wheeler led the Bears in rushing Sunday night with 80 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. Watch the best plays from the running back...

AUGUST 18, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Caleb Williams looks sharp in Ben Johnson's offense as Bears rout Bills 38-0 in preseason

Caleb Williams took advantage of his first preseason playing time

AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Ian Wheeler barges in from a yard out for Chicago's FOURTH first-half TD Chicago Bears running back Ian Wheeler rushes for a one-yard touchdown against the Buffalo Bills.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Ian Wheeler finds end zone for second time Bears running back Ian Wheeler rushes for a 10-yard touchdown.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Ian Wheeler barges in from a yard out for Bears' fourth first-half TD Bears running back Ian Wheeler rushes for a one-yard touchdown.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Ian Wheeler makes his return to the football field for Chicago Bears Chicago Bears running back Ian Wheeler made his return to the football field nearly a year after suffering a season-ending injury in the 202...

AUGUST 11, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bears postgame locker room | 2025 Preseason Week 1 Tight end Colston Loveland, wide receiver Luther Burden III and running back Ian Wheeler meet with the media following Sunday's game against...

AUGUST 10, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Activated from NFI The Bears activated Wheeler (undisclosed) from the active/non-football injury list Tuesday.

Impact Wheeler signed with the Bears as an undrafted free agent out of Howard following the 2024 Draft and then suffered a knee injury in last summer's preseason finale. He spent the season on injured reserve but will now compete for a job behind D'Andre Swift, Roschon Johnson and rookie Kyle Monangai in the backfield.

JULY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Bills close preseason with 28-27 win over Steelers on Buechele's late 2-point conversion

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Caleb Williams looks sharp in Ben Johnson's offense as Bears rout Bills 38-0 in preseason