Wheeler ruled out for Dolphins' divisional bout

BY NICK ST. DENIS

The Miami Dolphins were looking for veteran linebacker Philip Wheeler to step it up in his second season with the team. It looks like they'll have to wait at least one more week to see it.

Wheeler was ruled out of the team's Week 1 bout with the New England Patriots with a thumb injury.

Here's the team's full injury report:

OUT

C Mike Pouncey (hip)

LB Jordan Tripp (chest)

DE Terrence Fede (knee)

LB Philip Wheeler (thumb)

DOUBTFUL

G Billy Turner (foot)

PROBABLE

S Walt Aikens (hand)

LB Koa Misi (shoulder)

CB Jamar Taylor (hip)

LB Chris McCain (hip) 

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