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Chiefs with no new COVID-19 positives; Gordon, Gay return

The Chiefs had no additional positive COVID-19 tests Wednesday, one day after seven players were added to the reserve list, a promising sign that an outbreak that infected 16 playe...

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list Bell was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact The tight end tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday and now joins the long list of Chiefs players that have been added to the reserve/COVID-19 list in the last few days. With both Bell and Travis Kelce (illness) in COVID-19 protocols, Noah Gray is the last remaining active tight end on the roster at the moment.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyreek Hill among 21 NFL players added to COVID-19 list

Another 21 NFL players were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, including Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, cornerback Rashad Fenton and tight end Blake Bell

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

One target versus Chargers Bell was unable to haul in his lone target Thursday against the Chargers.

Impact Bell has played more than 20 percent of snaps in all but one game he's appeared in this season but hasn't recorded more than a single catch in any one game.That could change next week, however, with Travis Kelce being placed on the COVID-19/reserve list Monday. Bell would presumably take over as the team's top tight end if Kelce is unable to clear the league's protocol in time, with Noah Gray also figuring into the mix more often.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Overcomes back issue Bell (back) returned to full practice Wednesday.

Impact Bell missed the team's Week 6 matchup against Washington. However, he has seemingly recovered from the issue and should be in for a return in Week 7 against the Titans. Bell should continue to occupy the backup tight end role, and he's recorded four receptions for 33 yards through five games on the campaign.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Gordon gets another chance in NFL with Chiefs

At age 30 and after five suspensions handed out by the NFL for violations of the league’s substance abuse policies that cost him three full seasons, wide receiver Josh Gordon descr...

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Week 6 Bell (back) won't play in Sunday's contest against Washington, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bell didn't practice at all this week, so his status for Sunday shouldn't be a surprise. The 30-year-old has played at least 17 offensive snaps in all five games this season, so Noah Gray and Jody Fortson should be in line for an increased workload behind Travis Kelce on Sunday.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't practice Thursday Bell (back) won't participate in Thursday's practice, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact Bell will be held out of practice for a second straight day as he continues to deal with a back injury. If he hopes to play Sunday against Washington, he'll presumably need to return to practice in some capacity Friday.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs seek balance with Edwards-Helaire unavailable

Just when the Kansas City Chiefs finally got their ground game going, they watched as Clyde Edwards-Helaire was helped off the field with a knee injury

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs begin prep for Washington with mounting injuries

The Kansas City Chiefs practiced without five key starters including wide receiver Tyreek Hill and pass rusher Chris Jones, adding a long list of physical ailments to their battere...

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not practicing Wednesday Bell (back) didn't practice Wednesday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact It's unclear when Bell picked up the injury, but it's worth monitoring throughout the week. Travis Kelce (neck) also is questionable for Week 6, so Noah Gray and Jody Fortson could be in line for extended work against Washington.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs defense searching for answers after loss to Ravens

Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has a lot on his mind these days

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs defense exposed by Jackson, Ravens in 36-35 defeat

The Chiefs defense was exposed on multiple fronts in a 36-35 loss to the Ravens on Sunday night

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lamar Jackson finally leads Ravens over Chiefs 36-35

Lamar Jackson finally beat Patrick Mahomes, using his legs to rush for 107 yards and scoring twice, including flipping into the end zone for the winning score as Baltimore defeated...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs toying with 4-tight end sets as opener approaches

There were nearly 34,000 offensive plays run in the NFL last season and exactly 11 that included four tight ends, but the Chiefs could reach that number all by themselves

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs look to extend AFC West run, return to Super Bowl

After their offensive line was embarrassed by Tampa Bay in February, dashing the Chiefs’ chances at back-to-back Lombardi Trophies, general manager Brett Veach went to work

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mahomes sharp as Chiefs roll to 28-25 victory over Vikings

Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to touchdowns on his only two chances with the ball as Kansas City beat the Minnesota Vikings 28-25

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

For whom the Bell tolls! Blake Bell scores first TD since '19 playoffs For whom the Bell tolls! Kansas City Chiefs tight end Blake Bell scores his first touchdown at Arrowhead Stadium since the 2019 playoffs.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • NFL.COM

Chiefs' TE Blake Bell talks about getting a lot of reps during first preseason game Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Blake Bell talks about learning from Travis Kelce during training camp and the team's first preseason game. He...

AUGUST 16, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Chiefs search in NFL draft for more help protecting Mahomes

After the Chiefs were routed by Tampa Bay in the Super Bowl, they began rebuilding a porous offensive line in free agency and now will try to finish off the work in the NFL draft

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

TE Blake Bell reunites with Chiefs on one-year deal After spending one season with the Cowboys, TE Blake Bell is returning to the Chiefs on a one-year deal.

MARCH 18, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Back with Chiefs Bell has signed a one-year deal with the Chiefs, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Bell spent last season with the Cowboys, logging 11 catches for 110 yards in 16 games. He's now set to return to Kansas City, where he played in 2019 and will provide the team with a capable blocking tight end presence behind star pass catcher Travis Kelce.

MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

KC Chiefs bring back Blake Bell, Elijah McGuire in free agency The K.C. Chiefs have made a couple roster moves to bolster depth at key offensive positions on Thursday with reports that the team had agree...

MARCH 18, 2021 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

NFL Free Agency: Potential landing spots for former Oklahoma QB/TE Blake Bell Every NFL team faces challenging decisions throughout the offseason as the roster changes and evolves for the next league year. Needs are ad...

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Small role in 2020 Bell (neck) caught 11 of 15 targets for 110 yards over 16 games for the Cowboys in 2020.

Impact After Blake Jarwin (knee) was lost for the season in Week 1, Dalton Schultz moved into the No. 1 tight end spot for Dallas, but Bell remained purely a blocker for the most part. Even so, the 110 receiving yards was the veteran TE's best total since he was a rookie with the 49ers in 2015. A free agent once again, Bell could find himself playing for his sixth team in six years in 2021.

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE