Matthew Wells (linebacker)

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Matthew Wells
No. 44
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1990-11-26) November 26, 1990 (age 31)
Monticello, Mississippi
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:222 lb (101 kg)
Career information
High school:Monticello (MS) Lawrence Co.
College:Mississippi State
NFL Draft:2015 / Round: 6 / Pick: 178
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Matthew Sean Wells (born November 26, 1990) is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the New England Patriots with the 178th pick of the 2015 NFL draft.[1]

He played college football at Mississippi State, where he started 33 games.

Professional career[]

New England Patriots[]

Wells was drafted in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft by the New England Patriots.[2]

Chicago Bears[]

On August 10, 2015, the Patriots traded Wells to the Chicago Bears for Ryan Groy.[3] On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Bears.[4]

St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams[]

On November 10, 2015, the St. Louis Rams signed Wells to their practice squad.[5] On December 1, 2015, he was released from practice squad.

On June 24, 2016, Wells was released by the Rams.[6]

Atlanta Falcons[]

Wells was signed by the Falcons. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Falcons due to final roster cuts.[7]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats[]

Wells signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on October 10, 2016.

Birmingham Iron[]

In 2018, Wells signed with the Birmingham Iron for the 2019 season.[8] He was waived on April 1, 2019.

References[]

  1. ^ Kyed, Doug (May 2, 2015). "Patriots Draft Speedy Linebacker Matthew Wells 178th Overall In Sixth Round". New England Sports Network. Retrieved May 2, 2012.
  2. ^ Frenz, Erik (May 2, 2015). "Patriots Select Explosive Mississippi State Linebacker Matthew Wells in 6th Round". Boston.com. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  3. ^ Smith, Michael David (August 10, 2015). "Bears trade Ryan Groy to Patriots for Matthew Wells". NBCSports.com. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  4. ^ Mayer, Larry (September 5, 2015). "Bears make cuts to reduce roster to 53". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  5. ^ Lyons, Joe (November 11, 2015). "Rams notes: Fisher praises first-time starters Alexander, Donnal". StLToday.com. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  6. ^ Jackson, Zac (June 24, 2016). "Rams cut Wells, Worton".
  7. ^ "Falcons Make First Wave of Roster Cuts". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 2, 2016. Archived from the original on November 14, 2016.
  8. ^ Inabinett, Mark. "Birmingham Iron adds players from Alabama, UAB, South Alabama". al.com. Retrieved 20 November 2018.

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