Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons

Falcons tight end Ryan Becker goes on the IR, David Wells signed

Falcons tight ends Ryan Becker (from left), Parker Hesse and Kyle Pitts take the field for some drills during team practice at minicamp Wednesday, June 10, 2021, in Flowery Branch. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Credit: Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@

Credit: Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@

Falcons tight ends Ryan Becker (from left), Parker Hesse and Kyle Pitts take the field for some drills during team practice at minicamp Wednesday, June 10, 2021, in Flowery Branch. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
By
Aug 20, 2021

Tight end Ryan Becker suffered an injury and was placed on injured reserve by the Falcons on Friday.

The team signed David Wells, a 6-foot-6 and 260-pounder. He originally signed with the Cowboys after the 2018 NFL draft.

Wells, 26, played at San Diego State. He has also spent time with the Chiefs and the Patriots.

The Bow Tie Chronicles

About the Author

Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

Follow D. Orlando Ledbetter on facebookFollow D. Orlando Ledbetter on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Credit: AP

LIVE UPDATES

Falcons trail 17-3 at half — and it’s not looking good

2h ago

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., WR Drake London inactive vs. Dolphins

Kirk Cousins will start at quarterback for the first time this season.

2h ago

QB corner: Michael Penix Jr. on the Dolphins

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. offers his thoughts on the team he will face on Sunday, the Miami Dolphins.

The Latest

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Credit: AP

LIVE UPDATES

Falcons trail 17-3 at half — and it’s not looking good

2h ago

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., WR Drake London inactive vs. Dolphins

2h ago

QB corner: Michael Penix Jr. on the Dolphins

Featured

Housing affordability is the top concern for metro Atlanta residents, according to a new survey. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

Credit: Ben Hendren

Metro Atlantans sour on housing affordability, pessimism is growing, poll says

The economy ranked as the top issue facing metro Atlanta last year, supplanting crime for the number one spot. This is the first year housing affordability has been an option.

DeKalb schools superintendent pleads not guilty to federal charges

Devon Horton has resigned from his role as DeKalb County superintendent, He has pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from his previous job in Illinois.

See video police say shows ex-PSC candidate Durand take Georgia Power secrets

Patty Durand has long criticized Georgia Power for concealing information under the cloak of trade secret about various initiatives and requests of state regulators.