Beanie Wells, working out for Baltimore Ravens, blows out his Achilles tendon

Beanie Wells (USA Today Sports Images) Beanie Wells is an NFL free agent looking for work. He had a team, the Baltimore Ravens, that sought some running back depth, and it appeared that the two sides were heading toward a contract offer.

That is, until Wells reportedly tore his Achilles tendon during the workout. The star-crossed former first-round pick from 2009 suffered the injury while working out for the Ravens last week, according to the Baltimore Sun, and will be out for the remainder of the season.

The Ravens instead turned to ex-Bengal Bernard Scott, whom they signed Monday morning instead of Wells. The team's top two backs, Ray Rice and Bernard Pierce, have been banged up much of the season.

Now we must wonder if Wells' career ever will get back on track. Although Wells won't turn 26 until next August, he has been beset by injuries, including a chronic knee problem and a toe ailment that landed him on injured reserve for a chunk of the 2012 season.

What a brutal blow, and a sign of just how cruel this game can be at times.

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