David Wells (American football) explained

David Wells
Current Team:Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Number:89
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:2 May 1995
Birth Place:Fresno, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lb:260
High School:Clovis North
(Fresno, California)
College:San Diego State (2013–2017)
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:2
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:-10
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:W/WellDa00

David Edward Wells (born May 2, 1995) is an American football tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at San Diego State.

Early years

Wells attended Clovis North High School. He initially played as a quarterback, before being converted into a tight end.

As a senior, he tallied 60 catches for 1,188 yards (19.8-yard avg.) and 10 touchdowns. He contributed to the team winning the 2012 CIF Central Section Division I championship and having a 12-2 record. He received All-league and All-Valley honors.

He also practiced basketball and baseball.

College career

Wells accepted a football scholarship from San Diego State University. As a redshirt freshman, he appeared in 12 games, mostly on special teams, without recording any offensive stats.

As a sophomore, he appeared in 14 games as a backup and special teams player. He was the named the second-string tight end behind Daniel Brunskill after the seventh game of the season. He had 4 receptions for 22 yards.

As a junior, he started in 14 games after Brunskill was converted into a right tackle. He was used mostly as a blocking tight end for a running game spearheaded by Donnel Pumphrey and Rashaad Penny. He registered 25 receptions for 294 yards (11.8-yard avg.), 4 touchdowns, a 2-point conversion reception and a special teams tackle. He had 5 catches for 62 yards and one touchdown against San Jose State University.

As a senior, he started 9 of the 11 games he appeared in, mostly blocking for Penny. He collected 9 receptions for 133 yards (14.8-yard avg.) and 2 touchdowns. He missed the season opener while recovering from a Jones fracture in his foot.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Wells was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2018 NFL draft on May 1.[1] He was waived on September 1, 2018, as part of final roster cuts.[2]

Kansas City Chiefs

Wells was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs on September 18, 2018.[3] He remained on the practice squad and signed a reserve/futures contract with the team shortly after the season ended. Wells was waived by the Chiefs with an injury designation on August 9, 2019.[4]

New England Patriots

Wells was signed by the New England Patriots to their practice squad on November 10, 2020.[5] He was released on November 16, 2020.[6] Wells was re-signed by the Patriots on July 23, 2021.[7] He was waived on August 15, 2021.[8]

Atlanta Falcons

Wells was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on August 20, 2021.[9] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2021, but was signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[10] He was released on September 14, 2021.[11]

Indianapolis Colts

Wells was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad on September 28, 2021.[12] He was released by the Colts on October 5, 2021.[13]

Arizona Cardinals

Wells was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad on October 20, 2021.[14] He was signed to the Cardinals' active roster on November 6, 2021.[15] He was placed on injured reserve on November 11 with a hand injury.[16] He was activated on December 20, then waived the next day and re-signed to the practice squad.[17] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals on January 19, 2022.[18] He was released on July 29, 2022.[19]

Tennessee Titans

On August 13, 2022, Wells signed with the Tennessee Titans.[20] He was waived on August 30, 2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day.[21] [22] He was released on September 1.[23]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On September 14, 2022, Wells was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad.[24] He was released on September 26, but re-signed on October 19.[25] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2023.[26]

On November 22, 2023, Wells was waived by the Buccaneers and re-signed to the practice squad.[27] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 23, 2024.[28]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cowboys' David Wells: Signs with Dallas. CBSSports.com. RotoWire. May 1, 2018. November 9, 2021.
  2. Web site: Bailey Not Only Surprise Cut As Cowboys Trim To 53. David. Helman. DallasCowboys.com. September 1, 2018. November 9, 2021.
  3. Web site: Chiefs add TE David Wells to practice squad, release DB Arrion Springs. Charles. Goldman. Chiefs Wire. USA Today. September 18, 2018. November 9, 2021.
  4. Web site: Chiefs waive TE David Wells with injury designation. Charles. Goldman. Chiefs Wire. USA Today. August 9, 2019. November 9, 2021.
  5. Web site: Patriots add 3 tight ends in one day: Jordan Thomas, Dylan Cantrell, David Wells. Nick. O'Malley. MassLive.com. November 10, 2020. November 9, 2021.
  6. Web site: Patriots re-sign QB Jake Dolegala to the practice squad; release TE David Wells from the practice squad. Patriots.com. November 16, 2020. November 9, 2021.
  7. Web site: Patriots add tight end David Wells to 90-man roster. Jake. Levin. NBC Sports Boston. July 23, 2021. November 9, 2021.
  8. Web site: Patriots cut Marvin Hall, Rashod Berry, David Wells ahead of joint practices in Philadelphia. Chris. Mason. MassLive.com. August 15, 2021. November 9, 2021.
  9. Web site: Falcons sign David Wells, place Ryan Becker on IR. Myles. Simmons. Profootballtalk.com. NBC Sports. August 20, 2021. November 9, 2021.
  10. Web site: Falcons sign 15 players to practice squad. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. September 1, 2021. November 9, 2021.
  11. Web site: David Wells: Loses practice squad spot. CBSSports.com. RotoWire. September 14, 2021. November 9, 2021.
  12. Web site: Colts Sign Two Players to Practice Squad. Jake. Arthur. SI.com. September 28, 2021. November 9, 2021.
  13. Web site: David Wells: Parts ways with Colts. CBSSports.com. RotoWire. October 5, 2021. November 9, 2021.
  14. Web site: Arizona Cardinals sign TE David Wells to practice squad. ArizonaSports.com. October 20, 2021. November 9, 2021.
  15. Web site: Cardinals activate Rodney Hudson, make other roster moves before game vs. 49ers. November 6, 2021. November 9, 2021.
  16. Web site: Demetrius Harris Activated From Covid List. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. November 10, 2021.
  17. Web site: Joe Walker Finally Gets Call For 53-Man Roster. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. December 21, 2021.
  18. Web site: Cardinals Sign 15 Players To 'Futures' Contracts. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. January 19, 2022.
  19. Web site: Cardinals Sign Veterans Antwaun Woods, Christian Ringo. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. July 29, 2022.
  20. Web site: Titans Add DB Deante Burton, TE David Wells While Waiving Two Others. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. August 13, 2022.
  21. Web site: Titans Trim Roster to 53 Players with 29 Roster Moves. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. August 30, 2022.
  22. Web site: Titans Add Players to the Team's Practice Squad. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. August 31, 2022.
  23. Web site: Titans Add WR Josh Gordon, TE Kevin Rader to the Team's Practice Squad. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. September 1, 2022.
  24. Web site: Smith . Scott . September 14, 2022 . Updates: Bucs Switch TEs on Practice Squad, Sign David Wells . 2022-11-13 . Buccaneers.com.
  25. Web site: Smith . Scott . October 19, 2022 . Josh Wells Set to Return to Practice . 2022-11-13 . Buccaneers.com . 2023-01-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230131054552/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-josh-wells-return-injured-reserve-david-wells-practice-squad-roster-moves . dead .
  26. Web site: Bucs Re-Sign 13 Practice Squad Players for 2023. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. January 17, 2023.
  27. Web site: J.J. Russell Promoted to Active Roster Among Round of Moves. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. November 22, 2023.
  28. Web site: Bucs Retain 14 Practice Squad Players with Futures Contracts. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. January 23, 2024.