Philip Wheeler is expected to be a salary cap casualty, according to the Miami Herald.

Wheeler could be a salary cap casualty, according to the Miami Herald.

Analysis:

With the Dolphins not getting much bang for their buck at the linebacking position, the team could elect to release both Dannell Ellerbe and Wheeler and look for cheaper options either in the draft or free agency. Wheeler, who racked up 118 stops in 2013, saw his tackle numbers dip to 46 (in 15 games) this past season.