Buffalo Bills scout RB Ian Wheeler for 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Buffalo Bills signed running back Ian Wheeler on June 18, 2026, after a standout performance in the UFL. Wheeler, recovering from an ACL injury, rushed for 370 yards and six touchdowns during the UFL season, earning MVP honors in the championship game. With a full roster of running backs, Wheeler's speed could impact Buffalo's running game as he vies for a spot on the 53-man roster. He begins training camp with competitors James Cook III, Ray Davis, Ty Johnson, and Frank Gore Jr. as the team prepares for the upcoming NFL season.
- •Wheeler signed a one-year contract worth $885,000.
- •He rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns during the 2025 preseason.
- •Wheeler excelled in the UFL, rushing for 370 yards and six touchdowns in nine games.
- •He was named MVP of the UFL Championship Game.
- •Wheeler competes with established running backs for a roster spot.
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Bills 2026 scouting report: RB Ian Wheeler
"After excelling in the UFL, this former HBCU standout looks to earn a spot in the NFL
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