Philip Wheeler

Arizona Cardinals, Outside Linebacker
Age: 39-337d (Dec 12, 1984)
Exp: 10 Years
College: Georgia Tech
Drafted: Round 3 (#93 overall), 2008
INACTIVE

2017-2017

Philip Wheeler signed a 1 year , $900,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including an average annual salary of $900,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $900,000
Average Salary:
$900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2017 33 $542,647 0.32% $794,118 $794,118 -
2018 34
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2017 33 $794,118 $542,647 0.32% -
2018 34
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2017 33 $794,118 $794,118 $794,118 $794,118 $794,118
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2017

Philip Wheeler signed a 1 year , $980,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including $80,000 signing bonus, $80,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $980,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $980,000
Average Salary:
$980,000
Signing Bonus:
$80,000
GTD at Sign:
$80,000
Total GTD:
$80,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2016

Philip Wheeler signed a 1 year , $965,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including $80,000 signing bonus, $80,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $965,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $965,000
Average Salary:
$965,000
Signing Bonus:
$80,000
GTD at Sign:
$80,000
Total GTD:
$80,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015

Philip Wheeler signed a 1 year , $870,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including an average annual salary of $870,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $870,000
Average Salary:
$870,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2015-2015

Philip Wheeler signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2013-2017

Philip Wheeler signed a 5 year , $26,000,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including $7,000,000 signing bonus, $13,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,200,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $26,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,200,000
Signing Bonus:
$7,000,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$13,000,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2012-2012

Philip Wheeler signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Oakland Raiders, including an average annual salary of $700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2008-2011 Rookie

Philip Wheeler signed a 4 year , $2,349,000 contract with the Indianapolis Colts, including $644,000 signing bonus, $644,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $587,250.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,349,000
Average Salary:
$587,250
Signing Bonus:
$644,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$644,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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Seasons

10 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$18,409,891

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 24
Active
$939,000
$939,000
2009 25
Active
$385,000
$1,324,000
2010 26
Active
$470,000
$1,794,000
2011 27
Active
$1,200,000
$2,994,000
2012 28
Active
$700,000
$3,694,000
2013 29
Active
$8,000,000
$11,694,000
2014 30
Active
$5,000,000
$16,694,000
2015 31
Active
$617,950
$17,311,950
2016 32
Active
$965,000
$18,276,950
2017 33
Retained
$132,941
$18,409,891
Total
$18,409,891

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,350,000 $644,000 - - - - $2,994,000
1 $700,000 - - - - - $700,000
2 $6,000,000 $7,000,000 - - - - $13,000,000
2 $1,447,941 $80,000 - - - $55,009 $1,582,950
1 $52,941 $80,000 - - - - $132,941
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
24
$295,000
$644,000
$939,000
$939,000
2009
25
$385,000
$385,000
$1,324,000
2010
26
$470,000
$470,000
$1,794,000
2011
27
$1,200,000
$1,200,000
$2,994,000
2012
28
$700,000
$700,000
$3,694,000
2013
29
$1,000,000
$7,000,000
$8,000,000
$11,694,000
2014
30
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$16,694,000
2015
31
$562,941
$55,009
$617,950
$17,311,950
2016
32
$885,000
$80,000
$965,000
$18,276,950
2017
33
$52,941
$80,000
$132,941
$18,409,891
Total
$10,550,882
$7,804,000
$55,009
$18,409,891

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $2,350,000 $644,000 - - - - $2,994,000
1 $700,000 - - - - - $700,000
2 $6,000,000 $7,000,000 - - - - $13,000,000
2 $1,447,941 $80,000 - - - $55,009 $1,582,950
1 $52,941 $80,000 - - - - $132,941
  • Sep 25, 2017 Released by Arizona (ARI)
  • Sep 20, 2017 Signed a contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Sep 16, 2017 Released by Arizona (ARI)
  • Sep 12, 2017 Signed a contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Sep 08, 2017 Released by Arizona (ARI)
  • Jul 28, 2017 Signed a 1 year $980,000 contract with Arizona (ARI)
  • Mar 24, 2016 Signed a 1 year $965k contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Dec 11, 2015 Fined $8,651 Excessive facemask against Doug Martin (TB)
  • Oct 20, 2015 Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Sep 04, 2015 Released by San Francisco (SF)
  • Apr 30, 2015 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with San Francisco (SF)
  • Mar 10, 2015 Designated a June 1st release by Miami (MIA)
  • Nov 15, 2013 Fined $21,000 Roughing the Passer against Mike Glennon (TB)
  • Mar 12, 2013 Signed a 5 year $26 million contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Mar 30, 2012 Signed a 1 year $700k contract with Oakland (OAK)
  • Jul 24, 2008 Signed a 4 year $2.39 million contract with Indianapolis (IND)
  • Apr 26, 2008 Drafted by Indianapolis (IND): Round 3 (#93 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 16, 2012 Excessive facemask against Ray Rice (BAL) $7,875
Nov 15, 2013 Roughing the Passer against Mike Glennon (TB) $21,000
Dec 11, 2015 Excessive facemask against Doug Martin (TB) $8,651
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2017 ARI 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016 ATL 16 4 339 30.50 0 28 17 10 0 0
2015 ATL 9 2 144 22.50 1 29 21 8 1 0
2014 MIA 15 4 379 36.10 0 45 34 11 0 0
2013 MIA 16 16 1,033 90.30 1 118 84 34
2012 OAK 16 16 1,016 98.50 3 110 78 32 2
2011 IND 13 11 0.00 1 84 43 36
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