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Reginald Arness Wells (born November 3, 1980) is a former American football guard. He was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL draft. He played college football at Clarion. Wells was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers, San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills.
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| Position: | Defensive line coach | ||||||||
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| Born: | November 3, 1980 South Park Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 318 lb (144 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | South Park (PA) | ||||||||
| College: | Clarion | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2003 / round: 6 / pick: 177 | ||||||||
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Wells attended South Park High School in South Park, Pennsylvania, where he lettered in basketball and football. In football, as a senior, he was an All-League defensive end and helped lead his team to the League title. He was also an integral member of the 1997 team that captured the PIAA AA State Championship.
At Clarion University, Wells was a four-year starter, garnering two NCAA Division II All-America honors, and was a two-time All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference choice.
Arizona Cardinals
Wells was selected in the sixth round (177th overall) of the 2003 NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals.[1] Wells scored his first NFL touchdown by recovering an Edgerrin James fumble in the end zone during week 5 of the 2007 NFL season.
Philadelphia Eagles
Wells was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles on September 3, 2010, in exchange for a 6th round draft pick in 2011.[2] He re-signed with Philadelphia on August 20, 2011, after becoming a free agent following the 2010 season.[3] He was released during final roster cuts on September 3.
Carolina Panthers
On September 13, 2011, Wells signed with the Carolina Panthers, only to be released on September 20. He was re-signed on October 19 after Jeff Otah was placed on injured reserve. He was released yet again on November 30, 2011.
Green Bay Packers
On August 8, 2012, Wells signed with the Green Bay Packers,[4] but was released just 3 weeks later on August 31, 2012.[5]
San Diego Chargers (first stint)
On September 11, 2012, Wells was signed by the San Diego Chargers.[6] However, he was released five days later.
Buffalo Bills
On October 9, 2012, Wells was signed by the Buffalo Bills. He was waived 10 days later.
San Diego Chargers (second stint)
Wells signed with the Chargers on December 5, 2012. He was placed on injured reserve on December 18, 2012.[7]
After spending five years coaching high school football, Wells joined California (PA) as the defensive line coach.[8] In 2022, he took the same position for Duquesne.[9]
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