- David Wells
- #89
- Team TB
- Pos TE
- Status AActive
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Signs future deal
Tampa Bay signed Wells to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Wells spent the majority of the 2022 campaign on Tampa Bay's practice squad, but he was never elevated to the active roster. With his new contract, he'll have a chance to compete for a larger role throughout the offseason.
Published: Tue, Jan 17 at 12:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice squad
The Buccaneers re-signed Wells to the practice squad Wednesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Wells spent time on Tampa Bay's practice squad in September, but he was never called up to the active roster. Now, he reunites with the team to provide some emergency depth with Cameron Brate (neck) dealing with a sprain.
Published: Wed, Oct 19 at 7:57am by Rotowire.com
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Cut loose from practice squad
Wells was cut from the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday.
Analysis: Wells joined the Buccaneers' practice squad Sept. 14 but will part ways with the organization just under two weeks later. He also spent time with Tennessee's practice squad earlier in the year, so it's possible that he finds an opportunity elsewhere.
Published: Mon, Sep 26 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Joins Tampa Bay's practice squad
The Buccaneers signed Wells to their practice squad Wednesday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Wells was cut from Tennessee's practice squad at the beginning of September, but he finds a new home in Tampa Bay after the Buccaneers released J.J. Howland from their practice squad. Wells made his NFL debut last year, playing 13 snaps (12 offensive) across three games with the Cardinals.
Published: Wed, Sep 14 at 8:56am by Rotowire.com
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Cut from practice squad
The Titans cut Wells from their practice squad Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Wells was waived ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline but returned to the Titans on a practice-squad deal Wednesday. However, he once again finds himself a free agent after Tennessee released him from its practice squad to make room for Josh Gordon and Kevin Rader. Wells made his NFL debut last year, playing 13 snaps (12 offensive) across three games with the Cardinals.
Published: Fri, Sep 2 at 7:44am by Rotowire.com
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Signs with Tennessee
Wells signed a deal with the Titans on Saturday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: The journeyman tight end finally saw his first NFL action of his career last season with the Cardinals after bouncing through six different teams through his first four years in the league. Wells will be expected to add depth to a position currently anchored by Austin Hooper and Geoff Swaim.
Published: Sat, Aug 13 at 12:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Cut loose by Arizona
The Cardinals waived Wells on Saturday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Analysis: Wells signed a future/reserve contract with Arizona after being elevated from the team's practice squad for three games in 2021. The 27-year-old will now pass through waivers, where he can be claimed by a new team in need of additional depth at tight end headed into the regular season.
Published: Sat, Jul 30 at 7:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Cut from Pats' practice squad
Wells was released from New England's practice squad Monday, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
Analysis: The 25-year-old signed to the practice squad last week, but it ended up being a short stay with the Patriots. Wells has yet to make his NFL debut since going undrafted out of San Diego State in 2018.
Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 3:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands in New England
Wells signed to the Patriots' practice squad Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 25-year-old went undrafted out of San Diego State in 2018 and spent time in camp with the Chiefs last year, but he has yet to see NFL action. Wells provides some potential depth at tight end with Dalton Keene (knee) and Devin Asiasi (undisclosed) both landing on injured reserve this month.
Published: Tue, Nov 10 at 2:45pm by Rotowire.com
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