River Wells

River Wells

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

River Wells is a sports journalist from St. Petersburg, Florida, who has covered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2023. He graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Florida in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter @riverhwells.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles during the second half against the Cleveland Browns

Aug 28, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles looks on before a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles looks on before the game between the Cowboys and the Buccaneers

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) scrambles with the ball against the Minnesota Vikings

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles looks on during the game against the Green Bay Packers

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Here's where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stand after their first win.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver David Sills V (80) participates in training camp at AdventHealth Training Center.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could add some receiver depth to the active roster.

President Donald Trump delivers a speech during a midterm election rally

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were set to have a high-profile guest during their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the President has canceled his trip.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans (5) during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos

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We may have the answer already in Week 5 on whether or not Mike Evans should have left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the San Francisco 49ers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles before the game at AT&T Stadium.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are no longer the worst team in the division — but who is?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jalon Daniels (10) runs with the ball during the game between the Cowboys

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No Tampa Bay Buccaneers? No problem.

Oct 8, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht looks on before the game between the Cowboys and the Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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A few names we’re keeping an eye on if Jason Licht decided to make a move…

Oct 8, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht looks on before the game between the Cowboys and the Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Bucs are nearing the trade deadline would they actually make any moves with their own players?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jalon Daniels (10) before the game against the Dallas Cowboys

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jalon Daniels got a win — and put himself in the record books.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles looks on during warmups prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers know who they're riding with at quarterback vs. the Steelers... for now.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jalon Daniels (10) before the game against the Dallas Cowboys

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the win column for the first time in 2026 vs. the Dallas Cowboys.

Sep 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles looks on prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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Well, that certainly won’t help.