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 cornerback Benjamin Morrison (21) celebrates a play with outside linebacker Lavonte David

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Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) walks on the field during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. (14) celebrates with wide receiver Emeka Egbuka

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Georgia State wideout Ted Hurst (WO24) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Dec 7, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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The Buccaneers were not playing around this year with their UDFAs.

Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have invested some capital into their UDFA class for 2026.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) looks on against the Atlanta Falcons

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wideout Emeka Egbuka is making dazzling catches even in practice.

Aug 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; TTampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles () warms up for a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

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You can tell the Bucs head coach is excited for the young quarterback’s future in Tampa.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers owners Avrum Avie Glazier (left), Darcie Glazer Kassewitz (center) and Bryan Glazer (right) pose during an NFL International Series

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may want a pricey upgrade for Raymond James Stadium in the near future.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) during training camp at AdventHealth Training Center.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' wide receivers group is taking shape.

Dec 28, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) is tackled by Miami Dolphins linebacker Cameron Goode (53) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles shared an interesting update on Bucky Irving.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) warms up before the game against the Carolina Panthers

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Who was not in attendance for the first day of OTAs?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (9) participates in training camp at AdventHealth Training Center.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers held Day 1 of OTAs on Tuesday, and there was plenty to look at.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jacob Parrish (25) celebrates with safety Christian Izien (29) and cornerback Kindle Vildor

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Here's what early odds on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking like.

Aug 9, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles looks on against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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We’re keeping a close eye on these battles during the Bucs’ OTAs.

Nov 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Can Baker Mayfield get it done in Tampa Bay with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?