Impact Wheeler was signed in May of 2024 as an undrafted free agent. The running back is signed with Chicago through 2026.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
IAN WHEELER #33 - RUNNING BACK - CHICAGO BEARS
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Spends season on injured reserve Wheeler spent his entire rookie season on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury in the preseason finale.
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
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
AUGUST 10, 2024 • YOUTUBE
