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

EDGE Analysis

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.

Tampa Bay signed Wells to a reserve/future contract Monday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

The Buccaneers reverted Wells to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

Wells played in Tampa Bay's first four games of the campaign before being waived and subsequently landing on the team's practice squad. He was elevated ahead of Sunday's loss to New Orleans and played four offensive snaps without logging any stats. Wells' opportunity in that contest came as a result of Ko Kieft sitting out due to a shoulder injury, and Wells' chance of being elevated again for the Week 18 regular-season finale likely depends upon whether Kieft is able to return.

The Buccaneers elevated Wells to their active roster Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Wells signed with the Buccaneers' practice squad Thursday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Wells was waived by Tampa Bay on Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

Wells recorded two receptions for minus-10 yards and a fumble in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Wells brought in both targets for 11 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 26-20 preseason win over the Ravens on Saturday night.

EDGE Analysis

Wells' bid for a backup tight end role got a boost with Saturday's performance, which included a six-yard touchdown grab on the final play of the first quarter. Wells finishes the preseason with a 5-33-1 line on seven targets, and it will seemingly come down to him or rookie fifth-round pick Payne Durham if the Buccaneers decide to keep only three tight ends.

Wells brought in two of four targets for no gain in the Buccaneers' 13-6 preseason win over the Jets on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

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.