David Wells (American football)

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David Wells
No. 41 – Arizona Cardinals
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1995-05-02) May 2, 1995 (age 26)
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:Clovis North
(Fresno, California)
College:San Diego State
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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

Professional career[]

Dallas Cowboys[]

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

Kansas City Chiefs[]

Wells was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad on September 18, 2018.[3] He remained on the practice squad for the rest of the 2018 season 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 by the Patriots 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] Wells 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]

References[]

  1. ^ "Cowboys' David Wells: Signs with Dallas". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. May 1, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  2. ^ Helman, David (September 1, 2018). "Bailey Not Only Surprise Cut As Cowboys Trim To 53". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  3. ^ Goldman, Charles (September 18, 2018). "Chiefs add TE David Wells to practice squad, release DB Arrion Springs". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  4. ^ Goldman, Charles (August 9, 2019). "Chiefs waive TE David Wells with injury designation". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  5. ^ O'Malley, Nick (November 10, 2020). "Patriots add 3 tight ends in one day: Jordan Thomas, Dylan Cantrell, David Wells". MassLive.com. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  6. ^ "Patriots re-sign QB Jake Dolegala to the practice squad; release TE David Wells from the practice squad". Patriots.com. November 16, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  7. ^ Levin, Jake (July 23, 2021). "Patriots add tight end David Wells to 90-man roster". NBC Sports Boston. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  8. ^ Mason, Chris (August 15, 2021). "Patriots cut Marvin Hall, Rashod Berry, David Wells ahead of joint practices in Philadelphia". MassLive.com. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  9. ^ Simmons, Myles (August 20, 2021). "Falcons sign David Wells, place Ryan Becker on IR". Profootballtalk.com. NBC Sports. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  10. ^ "Falcons sign 15 players to practice squad". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. September 1, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  11. ^ "David Wells: Loses practice squad spot". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. September 14, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  12. ^ Arthur, Jake (September 28, 2021). "Colts Sign Two Players to Practice Squad". SI.com. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  13. ^ "David Wells: Parts ways with Colts". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. October 5, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  14. ^ "Arizona Cardinals sign TE David Wells to practice squad". ArizonaSports.com. October 20, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  15. ^ "Cardinals activate Rodney Hudson, make other roster moves before game vs. 49ers". November 6, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  16. ^ Urban, Darren (November 10, 2021). "Demetrius Harris Activated From Covid List". AZCardinals.com.
  17. ^ Urban, Darren (December 21, 2021). "Joe Walker Finally Gets Call For 53-Man Roster". AZCardinals.com.
  18. ^ Urban, Darren (January 19, 2022). "Cardinals Sign 15 Players To 'Futures' Contracts". AZCardinals.com.

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