The Falcons signed linebacker Philip Wheeler and released safety Charles Godfrey on Tuesday.
Wheeler, 6-2, 245 pounds was originally selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round (93rd overall) of the 2008 NFL draft out of Georgia Tech.
Wheeler played in 61 games with 24 starts for the Colts, and recorded 141 total tackles (62 solo).
In 2012, he signed with the Raiders and started all 16 games, made 109 tackles, had three sacks and two forced fumbles. Wheeler spent the last two seasons with the Miami Dolphins, where he played in 31 games with 20 starts and posted 164 total tackles (118 solo).
The Falcons have been hurt by Justin Durant’s elbow injury. He was the team’s leading tackle before being injured.
Godfrey, 5-11, 210 pounds, was originally selected by Carolina in the third round (67th overall) of the 2008 NFL draft out of Iowa. He was originally signed by the Falcons as a free agent on October 28, 2014 after spending six-plus seasons in Carolina.
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