DAVID WELLS NEWS

Let go by Tampa Bay Wells was waived by the Bucs on Sunday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Wells jumped between the Bucs' practice squad and active roster in 2023, and he ended up playing in five regular-season games. He rejoined Tampa Bay on a reserve/future contract in January, but he was unsuccessful in making the 53-man roster this time around. Assuming he clears waivers, Wells could look to stick around with the Bucs' taxi squad or look for opportunities elsewhere.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive again Wells (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact A healthy inactive for the second week in a row, Wells appears to have been surpassed by Payne Durham as Tampa Bay's No. 3 tight end. While playing limited snaps in each of the Buccaneers' first four games, Wells recorded two receptions for minus-10 yards.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs future deal Tampa Bay signed Wells to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad The Buccaneers re-signed Wells to the practice squad Wednesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Tampa Bay's practice squad The Buccaneers signed Wells to their practice squad Wednesday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Titans OLB Harold Landry tears ACL in practice

A person with direct knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press that Tennessee outside linebacker Harold Landry III tore an ACL at practice Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Severino, Yankees combine on 1-hitter, blank Tigers 3-0

Luis Severino combined with two relievers on a one-hitter to continue New York’s run of outstanding starting pitching performances as the Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Qatar deploys ex-spies to blunt German's World Cup criticism

As head of the German soccer federation and a FIFA executive committee member, Theo Zwanziger was among his sport’s most prominent critics of the decision to award the 2022 World C...

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs new contract with Cardinals The Cardinals signed Wells to a reserve/future contract Wednesday.

Impact The tight end appeared in three games with the Cardinals during the 2021 season and will return to the team for the 2022 campaign. Wells played 12 offensive snaps but failed to draw a target while operating as a depth option behind starter Zach Ertz.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Wells reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Wells was elevated for Arizona's final two games to provide depth at tight end with Demetrius Harris (shoulder) sidelined. He did not record a stat in either game and was on the field for only 11 offensive snaps combined between the pair of contests. .

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated again Wells was elevated from the Cardinals' practice squad Saturday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Wells was also elevated in Week 17 with Demetrius Harris (shoulder) sidelined. He was on the field for eight offensive snaps but did not command a target.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals Elevate Tahir Whitehead, David Wells For Sunday Practice squad moves don't include Breeland

JANUARY 8, 2022 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Returns to practice squad Wells reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday.

Impact Wells played eight snaps on offense against the Cowboys but didn't register any stats. It was his first action since he got on the field for one snap in Week 9.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated ahead of Week 17 Wells was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Wells' elevation seems to indicate Demetrius Harris (shoulder) is unlikely to play. The San Diego State product has played just one snap in one game all year.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Cards' practice squad Wells was signed to the Cardinals' practice squad Thursday after clearing waivers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The tight end was cut by the Cardinals on Tuesday but cleared waivers and returned to the team's practice squad Thursday. Wells has only appeared in one game this season and will remain buried under the likes of Zach Ertz, Demetrius Harris and Darrell Daniels on the depth chart.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets cut Tuesday Wells was cut by the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Impact Wells only appeared in one game for the Cardinals this season, in Week 9 against the 49ers, playing just one snap before suffering a hand injury that placed him on injured reserve. Wells was activated from IR on Monday, but with Zach Ertz, Demetrius Harris and Darrell Daniels all ahead of Wells on the tight end positional depth chart, there was no longer room for Wells on the roster. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals signed linebacker Joe Walker to the active roster, a position the Cardinals are currently dealing with injuries at.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured reserve Wells (hand) was activated from injured reserve Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Wells has only appeared in one game for Arizona this season, registering just one offensive snap during the contest. Now that he's healthy, the depth tight end is expected to compete with Demetrius Harris and Darrell Daniels for snaps behind Zach Ertz.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return The Cardinals have designated Wells (hand) to return from IR, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Wells has only appeared in one game for Arizona this season, when he played one offensive snap against San Francisco in Week 9. Now, the depth tight end will begin a 21-day window to practice with his team.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Wells (hand) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact With A.J. Green activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list, Arizona placed Wells on injured reserve to make room. The fourth-string tight end played his only snap of the season Sunday against San Francisco before exiting the game with a hand injury.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

May not return Sunday Wells (hand) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Wells injured his hand in the first quarter Sunday. If he's unable to return, then Zach Ertz and Darrell Daniels will be Arizona's only active tight ends for the remainder of Week 9.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped up from practice squad The Cardinals signed Wells to the active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Wells joined the Cardinals' practice squad Oct. 20. With Demetrius Harris now on the reserve/COVID-19 list, he'll be called upon to add some depth at tight end. Assuming Wells suits up and plays Sunday against the 49ers, it will be his NFL debut.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Start me up: Lee makes 1st big league start in World Series

Atlanta lefty Dylan Lee became the first pitcher to make his first big league start in the World Series

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins Arizona's practice squad The Cardinals signed Wells to their practice squad Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact The Cardinals continue to add tight ends after placing Maxx Williams (knee) on injured reserve. Wells has a chance to be added to the active roster for Week 7 with Darrell Daniels (hamstring) questionable heading into Sunday's matchup with the Texans.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' Ryan, 36, calls Bucs' Brady, 44, 'great motivation'

Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons are looking to regroup after being held to two field goals in their 32-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles to open the season

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Loses practice squad spot Wells was cut from the Falcons' practice squad Tuesday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Wells spent time this preseason with both the Patriots and Falcons, though couldn't make the roster of either team. He'll now be in search of his next opportunity to land on an active roster.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE