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Beanie Wells | Running Back

Team: Arizona Cardinals
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 229
Age / DOB:  (23) / 8/7/1988
College: Ohio State
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Beanie Wells acknowledged Tuesday that his January 24 right knee surgery was "a little more complicated" than simply repairing his damaged meniscus.
Beanie's agent confirmed to ESPN.com's Mike Sando that the running back did not undergo microfracture surgery "or any other procedure requiring an extended recovery period." Wells isn't practicing this week, though coach Ken Whisenhunt insists the team is playing it safe. Sitting out offseason drills has been the plan all along. "It's coming along pretty good," Wells said. "No setbacks at all, I'm feeling confident about being ready when the time is right." The Cardinals plan is for Beanie to be ready by the start of training camp. May 22 - 3:57 PM
Source: Arizona Republic

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Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals

Beanie Wells is still in rehab mode from his January 24 right knee surgery and "doesn't know" when he'll be back on the field.

Wells' knee surgery was arthroscopic, his second of the sort over the past three offseasons. It's fairly concerning that he's not yet ready to practice. "I'm rehabbing, just trying to get back," said Wells. "... Being ready for training camp is the most important thing." Each of Arizona's top two backs -- the other being Ryan Williams -- are recovering from knee surgeries. They both need to be monitored closely by fantasy leaguers.
Source: azcardinals.com
May 18 - 4:12 PM
Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals

Speaking at the NFL Combine on Thursday, Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt praised Beanie Wells for the toughness he showed playing through a knee injury in 2011.

"I saw from Beanie this year a toughness and commitment to staying with it no matter what happened," said Whiz. "... I was very impressed with how he fought every week to get back on the field when it would have been easy to say he couldn’t go. I respect him for that." Wells set career highs in starts (14), carries (245), and rushing yards (1,047) despite playing hurt for most of the year. He underwent arthroscopic knee surgery after the season.
Source: Akron Beacon Journal
Feb 24 - 2:59 AM
Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals

Beanie Wells described his recent right knee surgery as a simple clean-up.

It's "just a scope," assured Wells, already rehabbing at the Cardinals facility. Beanie should be available not only for training camp and OTAs, but also for the start of Arizona's off-season work. The procedure should have no impact on his 2012 fantasy draft spot.
Source: Arizona Republic
Jan 27 - 12:50 PM
Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals

Beanie Wells' right knee surgery this week was indeed arthroscopic in nature.

Considering Wells' history with knee woes the past couple of seasons, it's a relief that the procedure -- performed by Dr. James Andrews -- wasn't more extensive. While it's certainly not ideal for Arizona's top two tailbacks to be coming off of surgery, Wells should be fully recovered by training camp, if not OTAs.
Source: Darren Urban on Twitter
Jan 24 - 7:52 PM
Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals

Beanie Wells will undergo surgery on his right knee Tuesday.

The Cardinals didn't announce the extent of Wells' operation, but it isn't believed to be more than a cleanup procedure. Wells wasn't the same after tweaking his right knee in Week 7, averaging just 4.0 yards per carry over his final 10 games. Through three NFL seasons, Wells has yet to prove he can remain healthy and effective across a 16-game campaign. This will be Wells' second career knee surgery. He also had a torn meniscus repaired in September of 2010.
Source: Kent Somers on Twitter
Jan 24 - 9:14 AM
Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals

Coach Ken Whisenhunt clarified that Beanie Wells' deactivation in Week 17 was purely a coach's decision looking toward the future.

Wells wanted to continue playing through his knee injury, but Whiz decided it wasn't worth the risk. "I want to make sure people understand that was no reflection on Beanie," said Whisenhunt. "... I know the next time that we get Beanie on the football field, he'll be a heck of a lot more healthy than he was [Sunday] and even the last five or six games."
Source: ArizonaSports.com
Jan 5 - 6:31 PM
Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals

Beanie Wells revealed Monday there's a "90 percent chance" he'll undergo offseason surgery on his right knee.

It's the same knee Wells had operated on prior to the 2010 season. The Arizona Republic's Kent Somers believes it wouldn't be more than a cleanup procedure. Although he ended up missing only one game, Wells was not the same after tweaking his knee in Week 7. He averaged just four yards per carry over his final 10 games, and that number plummets to 3.2 if his fluky 27-carry, 228-yard performance against the Rams in Week 12 is removed.
Source: Kent Somers on Twitter
Jan 2 - 12:14 PM
Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals

Beanie Wells (knee) is a surprise inactive for Week 17 versus the Seahawks.

Wells has been playing through the injury for the entire second half of the season, but the Cardinals opted for extreme caution now that the playoffs are out of reach. Alfonso Smith is the favorite for carries. John Skelton is starting with Kevin Kolb (concussion) out. Patrick Peterson (Achilles), who looked "quick and fast" in warmups, is active. Other Cardinals inactives: WR Stephen Williams, FS Kerry Rhodes, LB Brandon Williams, OL D.J. Young, and WR DeMarco Sampson.
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Jan 1 - 2:50 PM
Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals

Beanie Wells (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 17 after turning in a limited practice Friday.

Wells has been "limited/questionable" for several weeks now. He's in no danger of sitting out Week 17 and is fully expected to start against the Bengals.
Fri, Dec 30, 2011 05:36:00 PM
Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals

Beanie Wells is expected to undergo offseason surgery to fix "whatever is wrong with his right knee."

Wells has had a few good weeks, but mostly bad since spraining the knee in late October. Though he's produced a career-best season, the injury has clearly affected his ability to make defenders miss. The offseason procedure shouldn't keep him out for more than a couple of months.
Source: Arizona Republic
Fri, Dec 30, 2011 08:32:00 AM
Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals

Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic fully expects Ryan Williams (patellar tendon surgery) to eat into Beanie Wells' workload in 2012.

Playing through a knee injury, Wells has taken 71 percent of the carries only because the coaching staff isn't comfortable with Chester Taylor, Alfonso Smith, or LaRod Stephens-Howling as the No. 2 back. From 2008-2010, no Cardinals back earned more than 48 percent of the workload. Wells has solidified himself as the starter, and will likely contribute closer to 60-65 percent next season.
Related: Ryan Williams
Source: Arizona Republic
Thu, Dec 29, 2011 07:43:00 PM
Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals

Beanie Wells rushed 14 times for 53 yards and added one reception for eight yards against the Bengals in Week 16.

Cincy's defense was swarming Sunday, holding Wells to a long run of just eight yards. The Cardinals were forced to abandon the run in the second half, limiting Wells' workload. Playing through knee soreness, Wells is just a low-end RB2 option versus the Seahawks in Week 17.
Sat, Dec 24, 2011 05:18:00 PM
Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals

Beanie Wells (knee) is active for Saturday's Week 16 game against the Bengals.

Wells has been listed as "questionable" for most of the year, but has played in 11 straight games. Although he's not at 100 percent, he's a good bet for 15-18 touches. Consider Wells a decent RB2 play.
Sat, Dec 24, 2011 12:16:00 PM
Beanie Wells - RB - Cardinals

The Arizona Republic confirms that Beanie Wells (knee) is fully expected to play in Week 16 despite his "questionable" tag.

Wells is "expected to play Saturday," writes beat reporter Bob McManahan. He practiced on a limited basis each day this week. The Cards often list Beanie as questionable on the injury report even when they expect him to start.
Source: Arizona Republic
Fri, Dec 23, 2011 05:23:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Kevin Kolb
2John Skelton
3Ryan Lindley
4Richard Bartel
RB1Beanie Wells
2Ryan Williams
3LaRod Stephens-Howling
4Alfonso Smith
5Javarris James
GLB1Beanie Wells
2Ryan Williams
3RB1LaRod Stephens-Howling
2Ryan Williams
FB1Anthony Sherman
2Jared Crank
WR11Larry Fitzgerald
2Early Doucet
3DeMarco Sampson
4Jaymar Johnson
5Stanley Arukwe
WR21Michael Floyd
2Andre Roberts
3Stephen Williams
4Isaiah Williams
5LaRon Byrd
WR31Early Doucet
TE1Todd Heap
2Jeff King
3Rob Housler
4Jim Dray
5Stephen Skelton
K1Jay Feely
2Ricky Schmitt