Eagles add Ian Wheeler to practice squad amid ongoing injury issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles signed former Chicago Bears running back Ian Wheeler to their practice squad on October 15, 2026. This move comes as the Eagles deal with several injuries affecting key players, including Dallas Goedert and DeVonta Smith. Wheeler has not yet appeared in a regular season NFL game but previously played for Howard, accumulating over 1,100 rushing yards in college. His potential elevation to the active roster remains uncertain ahead of the team's upcoming matchup against the Carolina Panthers.
- •Eagles signed Ian Wheeler to practice squad on October 15, 2026.
- •Team struggles with injuries to key players like Dallas Goedert and Jalen Hurts.
- •Wheeler has not played in a regular season NFL game.
- •He had a productive college career, totaling 1,143 yards and 14 touchdowns.
- •Potential for Wheeler to be elevated to game-day squad remains unclear.
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles sign former Bears RB to practice squad amid injury crisis
"It appears that the Eagles made an adjustment to their practice squad on Thursday afternoon.
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