Tyrone Wheatley Jr. Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Falcons vs Jets game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Aug 15, 2025
Bound for IR
Wheatley (undisclosed) reverted to Atlanta's injured reserve list Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Wheatley was waived by the Falcons with an injury designation Thursday, and because he wasn't subsequently claimed by another team, he'll now go to their injured reserve list. He'll be required to stay there for the entire 2025 campaign unless he can negotiate an injury settlement with Atlanta.
Aug 14, 2025
Waived by Atlanta
Wheatley (undisclosed) was waived by Atlanta on Thursday with an injury designation, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Wheatley signed with Atlanta in January to add depth at the tackle position. However, he unexpectedly missed practice Wednesday, according to Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site. The 28-year-old is no stranger to limitations, playing in just two games in his career and being waived off injured reserve by New England last September. It's unclear whether his current injury is related to his past history. Should the third-year pro clear waivers, he will revert to the team's injured reserve.
Oct 18, 2024
Worked out for Indy
The Colts had free agent Wheatley in for a workout Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
The Patriots cut Wheatley from injured reserve with an injury settlement last month, but he's evidently now healthy. Wheatley appeared in two games for New England last season, seeing five snaps on special teams.
Sep 16, 2024
Dropped by New England
The Patriots waived Wheatley (undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Wheatley reverted to New England's IR after going unclaimed on waivers in early August, but the team has now decided to move on from the 27-year-old. Wheatley has appeared in just two regular-season contests in his NFL career, both of which were with the Patriots last season. He's now free to sign elsewhere once he has recovered from his undisclosed injury.
Aug 3, 2024
Reverts to IR
Wheatley (undisclosed) reverted to the Patriots' injured reserve list Saturday after clearing waivers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Wheatley was waived by the Patriots on Friday with an unspecified injury. He will now be forced to miss the entire 2024 season unless an injury settlement is reached between the offensive lineman and New England. Wheatley appeared in two regular-season games with the Patriots in 2023, but he ended the year on injured reserve due to a knee injury.
Aug 2, 2024
Cut by Patriots
New England waived Wheatley (undisclosed) with an injury designation Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Wheatley came to the Patriots in a trade with Cleveland last August. He got into two games with New England last season but played exclusively on special teams. Wheatley suffered a knee injury last October that resulted in him spending the remainder of the campaign on injured reserve, though it's not clear if his current injury is related.
Jun 1, 2024
Participating in OTAs
Wheatley (knee) is participating in the Patriots' organized team activities, Greg A. Bedard of the Boston Sports Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Wheatley went on New England's injured reserve in October of last season due to a knee injury. His participation at OTAs indicates his health is back up to par at this point. Barring any setbacks, he will continue competing for a depth offensive line role heading into the season.
Jan 3, 2024
Practice window expires
Wheatley (knee) won't be activated off injured reserve this week, Dakota Randall of NESN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Whetley had his 21-day practice window expire Wednesday about being designated to return from IR on Dec. 13, leaving him sidelined for Sunday's regular season finale versus the Jets. The offensive lineman appeared in two games this season with New England and he'll now set his sights on earning a roster spot with the team for their 2024 campaign.
Dec 13, 2023
Designated to return
The Patriots designated Wheatley (knee) to return from the team's injured reserve list Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Wheatley was placed on the Patriots' IR on Oct. 14 after he sustained a knee injury against the Raiders in Week 6. He'll now have a 21-day window to be activated off injured reserve and make his return to the field.
Oct 14, 2023
Heads to IR
The Patriots placed Wheatley (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Wheatley showed up on Friday's injury report after being a limited participant in practice. He'll now have to sit out for the next four games and will be eligible to return against the Colts on Nov. 12.
Oct 13, 2023
Out Sunday
Wheatley (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Wheatley popped up on New England's injury report with a knee issue Friday and was held to limited participation in practice, making it no surprise that he's since been ruled out of Sunday's contest. The 26-year-old tackle came over to the Patriots via trade in late August and he has yet to play an offensive snap for his new team.
Aug 27, 2023
Headed to New England
The Browns traded Wheatley to the Patriots in exchange for Pierre Strong on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The Browns have a surplus of tackles but not much depth behind Nick Chubb. On the other side, the addition of Ezekiel Elliott clogged the Patriots' running back room, but New England's offensive line has been suspect throughout the preseason. The deal makes sense for both sides, but neither player is expected to step into a starting role with their new squads immediately.
Aug 14, 2023
Back on the field
Wheatley (undisclosed) was on the field for 41 offensive plays (53 percent) in the Browns' 17-15 exhibition loss to the Commanders on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Wheatley was held out of the Hall of Fame Game due to an undisclosed injury. His participation in the Browns' most recent preseason game indicates he has put that issue behind him. He drew one penalty in the contest for being an ineligible receiver downfield. The 26-year-old is attempting to earn a role providing depth at tackle on Cleveland's final 53-man roster.
Aug 4, 2023
DNP in HOF Game Thursday
Wheatley (undisclosed) suffered an injury in practice last Sunday and missed Thursday night's Hall of Fame Game, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
Wheatley was injured in a "skirmish," according to coach Kevin Stefanski, and returned to a limited practice Tuesday. It doesn't sound like a long-term issue. The Browns are Wheatley's third NFL team after going undrafted out of Stony Brook in 2022. He's yet to appear in a regular-season game.
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