Matthew Wells (linebacker)

Matthew Wells
No. 51, 44
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	November 26, 1990 (age 34); Monticello, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	222 lb (101 kg)
Career information
High school:	Monticello (MS) Lawrence Co.
College:	Mississippi State
NFL draft:	2015 / round: 6 / pick: 178
Career history
	New England Patriots (2015); Chicago Bears (2015); St. Louis Rams (2015–2016); Atlanta Falcons (2016); Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2016); Birmingham Iron (2019);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Matthew Sean Wells (born November 26, 1990) is an American former professional football linebacker. He was selected by the New England Patriots with the 178th pick of the 2015 NFL draft.^[1]

He played college football at Mississippi State, where he started 33 games.

Professional career

Wells was selected in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft by the New England Patriots.^[2]

On August 10, 2015, the Patriots traded Wells to the Chicago Bears for Ryan Groy.^[3] On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Bears.^[4]

On November 10, 2015, the St. Louis Rams signed Wells to their practice squad.^[5] On December 1, 2015, he was released from practice squad.

On June 24, 2016, Wells was released by the Rams.^[6]

Wells was signed by the Atlanta Falcons. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Falcons due to final roster cuts.^[7]

Wells signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League on October 10, 2016.

In 2018, Wells signed with the Birmingham Iron of the Alliance of American Football for the 2019 season.^[8] He was waived on April 1, 2019.

^ Kyed, Doug (May 2, 2015). "Patriots Draft Speedy Linebacker Matthew Wells 178th Overall In Sixth Round". New England Sports Network. Retrieved May 2, 2012.
^ Frenz, Erik (May 2, 2015). "Patriots Select Explosive Mississippi State Linebacker Matthew Wells in 6th Round". Boston.com. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
^ Smith, Michael David (August 10, 2015). "Bears trade Ryan Groy to Patriots for Matthew Wells". NBCSports.com. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
^ Mayer, Larry (September 5, 2015). "Bears make cuts to reduce roster to 53". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
^ Lyons, Joe (November 11, 2015). "Rams notes: Fisher praises first-time starters Alexander, Donnal". StLToday.com. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
^ Jackson, Zac (June 24, 2016). "Rams cut Wells, Worton".
^ "Falcons Make First Wave of Roster Cuts". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 2, 2016. Archived from the original on November 14, 2016.
^ Inabinett, Mark (November 9, 2018). "Birmingham Iron adds players from Alabama, UAB, South Alabama". al.com. Retrieved November 20, 2018.