NFL
David Wells
David Wells
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tight End
Age: 29-211d (May 02, 1995)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: San Diego State
Drafted: Undrafted, DAL, 2018
Agent(s): Kenny Zuckerman (Priority Sports & Entertainment)
INACTIVE
2024-2024 (CURRENT)
David Wells signed a 1 year , $985,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including an average annual salary of $985,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $985,000
Average Salary:
$985,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / RFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
29 | $985,000 | 0.39% | $985,000 | $985,000 | - | |
| 2025 |
|
30 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base P5 Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
29 | $985,000 | $985,000 | $985,000 | $985,000 | $985,000 |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2023
David Wells signed a 1 year , $870,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including an average annual salary of $870,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $870,000
Average Salary:
$870,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2024 / ERFA
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2022-2022
David Wells signed a 1 year , $825,000 contract with the Tennessee Titans, including an average annual salary of $825,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $825,000
Average Salary:
$825,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2023 / ERFA
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2021-2023 Free Agent
David Wells signed a 1 year , $660,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, including an average annual salary of $660,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $660,000
Average Salary:
$660,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2024 / RFA
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2019-2019
David Wells signed a 1 year , $495,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including an average annual salary of $495,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $495,000
Average Salary:
$495,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2018-2020 Rookie
David Wells signed a 3 year , $1,710,000 contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including an average annual salary of $570,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,710,000
Average Salary:
$570,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2021 / RFA
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Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$1,914,659
Earnings w/ Different Teams
6 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 23 |
|
Retained
Retained
|
$91,200 $22,800 |
$91,200 $114,000 |
|
| 2019 | 24 |
|
Injured
|
$378,000 |
$492,000 |
Champion |
| 2020 | 25 |
 |
Retained
|
$8,400 |
$500,400 |
|
| 2021 | 26 |
  |
Retained
Active
Retained
Retained
|
$582,530 $36,666 $9,200 $9,200 |
$1,082,930 $1,119,596 $1,128,796 $1,137,996 |
|
| 2022 | 27 |
|
Reserve
Retained
|
$138,000 $23,000 |
$1,275,996 $1,298,996 |
|
| 2023 | 28 |
|
Retained
Reserve
|
$531,663 $84,000 |
$1,830,659 $1,914,659 |
|
| Total |
$1,914,659 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$492,000 | - | - | - | - | - | $492,000 |
| 1 |
|
$8,400 | - | - | - | - | - | $8,400 |
| 1 |
|
$619,196 | - | - | - | - | - | $619,196 |
| 1 |
|
$9,200 | - | - | - | - | - | $9,200 |
| 1 |
|
$9,200 | - | - | - | - | - | $9,200 |
| 2 |
|
$776,663 | - | - | - | - | - | $776,663 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
|
23 |
$91,200 $22,800
|
$91,200 $22,800 |
$91,200 $114,000 |
||||||
| 2019 |
|
24 |
$378,000
|
$378,000 |
$492,000 |
||||||
| 2020 |
|
25 |
$8,400
|
$8,400 |
$500,400 |
||||||
| 2021 |
|
26 |
$582,530 $36,666 $9,200 $9,200
|
$582,530 $36,666 $9,200 $9,200 |
$1,082,930 $1,119,596 $1,128,796 $1,137,996 |
||||||
| 2022 |
|
27 |
$138,000 $23,000
|
$138,000 $23,000 |
$1,275,996 $1,298,996 |
||||||
| 2023 |
|
28 |
$531,663 $84,000
|
$531,663 $84,000 |
$1,830,659 $1,914,659 |
||||||
| Total |
$1,914,659 |
$1,914,659 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$492,000 | - | - | - | - | - | $492,000 |
| 1 |
|
$8,400 | - | - | - | - | - | $8,400 |
| 1 |
|
$619,196 | - | - | - | - | - | $619,196 |
| 1 |
|
$9,200 | - | - | - | - | - | $9,200 |
| 1 |
|
$9,200 | - | - | - | - | - | $9,200 |
| 2 |
|
$776,663 | - | - | - | - | - | $776,663 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
KC |
1 - 17 | Undisclosed |
| 2021 |
ARI |
10 - 15 | Hand |
-
Aug 27, 2024
Waived by Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Jan 23, 2024
Signed a reserve/future contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Nov 23, 2023
Signed to the practice squad by Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Nov 21, 2023
Waived by Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Jan 16, 2023
Signed a reserve/future contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Oct 19, 2022
Signed to the practice squad by Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Sep 14, 2022
Signed to the practice squad by Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Aug 31, 2022
Signed to the practice squad by Tennessee (TEN)
-
Aug 30, 2022
Waived by Tennessee (TEN)
-
Aug 13, 2022
Signed a contract with Tennessee (TEN)
-
Jul 30, 2022
Waived by Arizona (ARI)
-
Jan 19, 2022
Signed a reserve/future contract with Arizona (ARI)
-
Dec 23, 2021
Signed to the practice squad by Arizona (ARI)
-
Dec 21, 2021
Waived by Arizona (ARI)
-
Oct 20, 2021
Signed to the practice squad by Arizona (ARI)
-
Sep 28, 2021
Signed to the practice squad by Indianapolis (IND)
-
Sep 02, 2021
Signed to the practice squad by Atlanta (ATL)
-
Aug 31, 2021
Waived by Atlanta (ATL)
-
Aug 20, 2021
Signed a contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Aug 15, 2021
Waived by New England (NE)
-
Jul 23, 2021
Signed a contract with New England (NE)
-
Nov 10, 2020
Signed to the practice squad by New England (NE)
-
Jan 23, 2019
Signed a reserve/future contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Oct 10, 2018
Signed to the practice squad by Kansas City (KC)
-
Sep 19, 2018
Signed to the practice squad by Kansas City (KC)
-
Sep 02, 2018
Waived by Dallas (DAL)
-
Apr 30, 2018
Signed a contract with Dallas (DAL)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Rec Targets | Rec Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Yards/Rec | Rec Yards/Gm | Rec Touchdowns | Fum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | TB | 5 | 0 | 43 | 6.00 | 2 | 2 | -10 | -5.0 | -2.0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | ARI | 3 | 1 | 12 | 5.40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
