The New York Giants continue to tinker with their roster as they look for more help at wide receiver. On Tuesday, the team added a familiar face for rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, signing former Ole Miss receiver Antwane Wells to the practice squad.
A reunion from Ole Miss
Wells isn’t a household name, but he and Dart have a connection that makes this move worth noting. The two played together last season at Ole Miss, where Wells posted 550 yards and six touchdowns on 28 receptions. His production came with some inconsistency — a 50% catch rate and a concerning 15.2% drop rate — but the chemistry with Dart likely factored into the Giants’ decision to bring him back.
The 23-year-old receiver spent time with the Giants this past summer, appearing in three preseason games and catching fou