Wells was waived by the Bucs on Sunday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
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.
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Buccaneers' David Wells: Back with Bucs
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Tampa Bay signed Wells to a reserve/future contract Monday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Wells finished the season on the Buccaneers' practice squad, and now he'll get a chance to compete for a spot on their 53-man roster for 2024. Over five games this year, he drew just two targets, both of which he caught for minus-10 yards.
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Buccaneers' David Wells: Joins active roster
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The Buccaneers elevated Wells to their active roster Saturday.
Tampa Bay will be without Ko Kieft (shoulder) in Week 17, so Wells' elevation ensures some extra depth at tight end. The 28-year-old is in line to appear in his first game since Week 4 on Sunday, and he'll likely serve as the team's No. 3 option at TE.
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David Wells: Returns to Tampa Bay
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Wells signed with the Buccaneers' practice squad Thursday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Wells was waived from the 53-man roster Tuesday, but he now returns to the organization as a member of their practice squad. The San Diego State product had not suited up with the team since Week 4 and was a healthy inactive for six straight weeks before being let go.
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David Wells: Waived by Bucs
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Wells was waived by Tampa Bay on Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Wells has been a healthy scratch for the Bucs' previous six weeks. He will presumably land back on the practice squad assuming he clears waivers. From there, he would be available to provide depth at tight end if needed.
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Buccaneers' David Wells: Loses 10 yards on two receptions
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Wells recorded two receptions for minus-10 yards and a fumble in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Bears.
Both of Wells' receptions -- the first two of his NFL career -- came on the Buccaneers' 12-play, 89-yard touchdown drive in the third quarter. Wells made a key one-yard catch on third down to extend the possession, but he ended up accounting for a huge chunk of negative yardage when he caught a pass at Chicago's 21-yard line for no gain, then fumbled before quarterback Baker Mayfield recovered the loose ball at the 32-yard line. Wells may not have many opportunities to get into positive yardage for the season anytime soon, as he's third on the depth chart at tight end and won't be a featured option in the passing game whenever he's on the field.
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Buccaneers' David Wells: No yards on four targets
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Wells brought in two of four targets for no gain in the Buccaneers' 13-6 preseason win over the Jets on Saturday.
Wells, who's battling for a backup tight end role, had made an impact with a 22-yard grab in the preseason opener versus the Steelers. However, he netted zero yards despite seeing his target total quadruple and his catch tally double in the second preseason contest. Wells should have one more chance to make his case for a No. 3 or No. 4 tight end role in Saturday night's preseason finale against the Ravens.
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Buccaneers' David Wells: Flashes with 22-yard grab Friday
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Wells brought in his only target for 22 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-17 preseason loss to the Steelers on Friday night.
Wells had been making an impact in training camp practices with his pass-catching chops, and he was able to carry over that momentum into his first preseason action. The 28-year-old, whose NFL regular-season experience is limited to three games and 12 snaps from scrimmage with the Cardinals back in 2021, is battling rookie fifth-round pick Payne Durham for the role of top backup pass-catching option at tight end behind Cade Otton. Wells will continue that quest during the Buccaneers' second preseason game next Saturday night on the road versus the Jets.
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Buccaneers' David Wells: Standing out in camp
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Wells, who's trying to secure a reserve tight end role, has impressed in all aspects thus far in training camp, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Wells signed a reserve/future contract in January after logging two different stints on the Buccaneers' practice squad last season. The familiarity with the team has helped his cause, and head coach Todd Bowles notes Wells has surprised with how well he's blocked in addition to flashing his skills as a receiver. The journeyman -- who first entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2018 but has only three 2021 regular-season appearances with the Cardinals on his resume -- will aim to continue making his case for a roster spot when Tampa Bay faces the Steelers in Friday night's preseason opener.
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Buccaneers' David Wells: Signs future deal
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Tampa Bay signed Wells to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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.
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David Wells: Cut loose from practice squad
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Wells was cut from the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday.
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.
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Cardinals' David Wells: Signs new contract with Cardinals
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The Cardinals signed Wells to a reserve/future contract Wednesday.
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.
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Cardinals' David Wells: Elevated again
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Wells was elevated from the Cardinals' practice squad Saturday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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.
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David Wells: Returns to practice squad
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Wells reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday.
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.
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Cardinals' David Wells: Elevated ahead of Week 17
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Wells was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
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.
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Cardinals' David Wells: Activated from injured reserve
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Wells (hand) was activated from injured reserve Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
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.
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Cardinals' David Wells: Designated to return
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The Cardinals have designated Wells (hand) to return from IR, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
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.
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Cardinals' David Wells: May not return Sunday
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Wells (hand) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Wells injured his hand in the first quarter Sunday. If he's unable to return, Zach Ertz and Darrell Daniels will be Arizona's only active tight ends for the remainder of Week 9.
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David Wells: Joins Arizona's practice squad
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The Cardinals signed Wells to their practice squad Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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.
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David Wells: Parts ways with Colts
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Indianapolis released Wells from the practice squad Tuesday.
Wells was cut to make room for fellow tight end Michael Jacobson on the practice squad. The 26-year-old is still looking for a chance to make his NFL debut.
