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Wheeler blended into defense quickly

FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons linebacker Philip Wheeler is starting to get more comfortable with the team’s defense since being signed on Oct. 20.

Wheeler, the Columbus native who played at Georgia Tech, started for the Falcons and led the defense with 10 tackles against San Francisco.

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Falcons linebacker Philip Wheeler hits 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert during the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 8. (Photo: Ben Margot / Associated

“It’s just feels really good just to play football again,” Wheeler said. “I was out for half of the season almost.