Antwane “Juice” Wells Jr. went from an offseason flier for the Giants to one of the names buzzing around Falcons camp, and he’s doing it without Jaxson Dart in his corner.
New York brought Wells in after drafting Dart in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, hoping to give the quarterback a familiar target after the two had lit up the SEC together at Ole Miss. The plan made sense on paper: a young passer gets a built-in security blanket, and the receiver gets a chance to stick after going undrafted.
But the fairy-tale setup didn’t last. Wells was cut before final roster cuts last summer, even though he had flashed in camp.
That wasn’t the end of the road. A strong run in the UFL helped earn the 25-year-old another NFL shot, this time with Atlanta.
At first, he looked like just another body in camp. Now, he’s forcing the Falcons to pay attention.
Since camp opened in Flowery Branch, Wells has started living up to the “Juice” nickname. He’s been building chemistry with Michael Penix Jr. and has hooked up with him on multiple big plays over the last couple of days.
Wednesday’s best moment came in a 1-on-1 drill against Cobee Bryant. Wells put together a sharp double move, shook Bryant, and got loose for a long touchdown from Penix. The throw was on the money, but the separation came from Wells’ speed and the clean move that created it.
It’s a very different path than the one he had in New York. The Giants didn’t have much room for him in a crowded receiver group, but Atlanta’s room is much more open, and that has given him a real shot to climb. The Falcons have four receiver spots locked in for Drake London, Jahan Dotson, Olamide Zaccheus, and Zachariah Branch, which leaves the rest of the depth chart up for grabs.
Wells is in the mix with Dylan Drummond, Chris Blair, Vinny Anthony II, and Le’Meke Brockington, and right now he and Blair seem to be the two separating themselves from the pack. Early camp returns suggest Wells has a legitimate chance to steal a roster spot.
For now, Antwane Wells Jr. is showing he doesn’t need Dart to keep his NFL life moving. His summer in Atlanta is starting to look a lot less temporary.
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