Steelers lose Timmons, Wheaton to free agency

MIAMI — Linebacker Lawrence Timmons is taking his talents to South Beach.

The Steelers free agent signed a two year, $12 million dollar contract with the Miami Dolphins, according to

. The website reported $11 million was guaranteed.

Timmons spent the first 10 years of his career in Pittsburgh after being a first round pick out of Florida State University.

Wide receiver Markus Wheaton is headed to Chicago.

reported Wheaton is one of several likely moves at wide receiver for the Bears, who have to replace Alshon Jeffrey.

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