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 quarterback Tom Brady (12) hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs

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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium.

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Aug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Dec 11, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach and defensive coordinator Todd Bowles looks on before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Dec 28, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Logan Hall (90) celebrates with linebacker Lavonte David (54) after sacking Miami Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers (14, not pictured) during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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It's been a busy offseason for the Bucs veteran.

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fanbase will agree with him here.

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) waves at fans as he exits the field after 37-24 win over Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.

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Is this a good idea by the Bucs?

Dec 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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Unlucky injuries during the offseason kept these two rookies off the field in 2025.

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza (15) speaks with quarterback coach Chandler Whitmer

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The NFL Draft's surefire No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza had a lot of great things to say about new Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Chandler Whitmer.

Colorado Buffaloes senior quality control analyst Warren Sapp against the Arizona Wildcats

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A Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend is no longer on the Colorado Buffaloes' coaching staff.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine

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Who will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers draft with the No. 15 pick?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) reacts a touchdown during the first half against the Carolina Panthers

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won't want Mike Evans to leave the building.

Chicago Bears middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) reacts after sacking New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (not pictured)

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An off-ball linebacker could be on the market soon — should the Bucs make a trade for him?

Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers (9) makes a catch as he warms up before playing against Tennessee

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a few options on Day 2.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a lot of work to do this offseason, and Jason Licht is up to the task.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) reacts after catching a pass against Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III

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Could Jason Licht and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers let Mike Evans walk?