Ex-football star Wells testifies against extortion suspect

AKRON, Ohio (AP) Former Ohio State star and NFL player Christopher ''Beanie'' Wells has testified against a man suspected of trying to extort at least $65,000

AKRON, Ohio (AP) Former Ohio State star and NFL player Christopher ''Beanie'' Wells has testified against a man suspected of trying to extort at least $65,000 from him over a botched drug deal.

Cleveland.com (http://bit.ly/1U8JtFN ) reports the 27-year-old Wells testified Wednesday at Franklin Conley's federal trial, denying Conley's allegations that Wells was tied up in drug dealing.

Prosecutors say the 28-year-old Akron man threatened violence toward Wells and his family if the former Arizona Cardinals running back didn't pay between $65,000 and $175,000.

Conley's attorney says Wells and his brother helped arrange a bad drug deal for Conley and another man and took their money.

WIN $2KIN TICKETS

WIN $2KIN TICKETS

GET READY TO COMPETE

Pick your champion (you can change it later). We’ll email you when brackets open.

• Georgia
• Utah
• Alabama
• UCLA
• Notre Dame
• Texas
• Miami (FL)
• Tennessee
• Indiana
• BYU
• Kentucky
• Texas Tech

PREREGISTER TO PLAY

No purchase necessary. 50 U.S./D.C. 18+. Entry opens 3PM ET Dec 6, 2026 and closes 8PM ET Dec 18, 2026. Void where prohibited.See Official Rules for complete details. The College Football Playoff (CFP) is not a sponsor or administrator of this contest.

Wells adamantly denied that. He isn't charged with a crime.

Wells was released by the Cardinals in 2013, later tore his Achilles tendon and hasn't played since then.

---

Information from: cleveland.com, http://www.cleveland.com