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JULY 22, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Placed on active/NFI list Wheeler (undisclosed) was moved to the active/non-football injury list by the Bears on Saturday.

Impact Once Wheeler is ready to return to practice, he can come off the active/NFI list at any time throughout training camp and the preseason. The running back missed his rookie season last year with a knee injury but returned in time for June OTAs. If he can come back for training camp, he should have a chance to compete for a depth role in a backfield led by D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Dalman on learning new offense | Bears Weekly Podcast Offensive lineman Drew Dalman and running back Ian Wheeler join hosts Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer and Jim Miller.

JULY 11, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Present for OTAs Wheeler (knee) is participating in OTAs.

Impact The running back signed with the Bears in May of 2024 as an undrafted free agent before landing on IR with a knee injury in late August. Wheeler spent the entire 2024 campaign on injured reserve. Now, though, he might have a chance to compete for a depth role in Chicago's backfield.

JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spends season on injured reserve Wheeler spent his entire rookie season on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury in the preseason finale.

Impact Wheeler was signed in May of 2024 as an undrafted free agent. The running back is signed with Chicago through 2026.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for IR The Bears plan to place Wheeler (knee) on IR, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com and Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com report.

Impact Per Emma, the running back suffered a torn ACL on Thursday, an injury that is on track to land the Howard product on season-ending IR. Ahead of Week 1, the Bears' top healthy backfield options are D'Andre Swift, Khalil Herbert, Roschon Johnson and Travis Homer.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injures knee in preseason finale Wheeler suffered a knee injury in Thursday night's preseason win over the Chiefs, Scott Bair of the Bears' official site reports.

Impact Coach Matt Eberflus said after the game that Wheeler would need further evaluation. Prior to leaving versus Kansas City, Wheeler recorded five carries for five yards, wrapping up the 2024 preseason with 12 carries for 52 yards and two touchdowns.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Wheeler's best plays from 2-TD game | Preseason Week 1

Ian Wheeler's best plays from 2-TD game | Preseason Week 1

AUGUST 10, 2024 • YOUTUBE

HIGHLIGHT: Ian Wheeler muscles his way in for 7-yard TD Bears running back Ian Wheeler muscles his way through multiple Bills defenders for a 7-yard touchdown run.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Ian Wheeler muscles his way in for 7-yard TD

Ian Wheeler muscles his way in for 7-yard TD

AUGUST 10, 2024 • YOUTUBE