Former Panthers linebacker Dean Wells Dies at 54

CHARLOTTE, NC — Dean Wells passed away Thursday morning, following a two-year battle with cancer.

He was 54 years old.

Wells was a standout at the University of Kentucky in the SEC. Dean Wells sit a record for most sacks in a game with 5.0, a record that still stands to this day.

Dean Wells played nine years - with 529 tackles, 2.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, and three interceptions in his career.

Dean Wells is survived by his wife Lisa, and two sons.

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