Ian Wheeler signs with Buffalo Bills after United Bowl MVP performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Running back Ian Wheeler has signed with the Buffalo Bills following his standout season with the Louisville Kings, where he was named MVP of the United Bowl. His performance included leading the Kings with 370 rushing yards and six touchdowns during the UFL regular season. In the playoffs, Wheeler amassed 175 yards and two touchdowns, including a decisive 44-yard run in the championship game. Wheeler becomes the fourth Kings player to join the NFL, after the franchise's inaugural campaign. Notable other signings include kicker Tanner Brown and receivers Tarik Black and Lucky Jackson, who also made NFL commitments.
- •Wheeler was MVP in the United Bowl for the Kings.
- •He had 370 rushing yards in the UFL regular season.
- •Wheeler scored six touchdowns during the season.
- •Buffalo Bills are his second NFL team after the Bears.
- •Three other Kings players have signed with NFL teams.
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Louisville Kings United Bowl MVP Ian Wheeler signs with Buffalo Bills
"After helping the Louisville Kings win a UFL championship and winning United Bowl MVP, running back Ian Wheeler is joining the NFL's Buffalo Bills.
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