David Bell - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Officially placed on IR The Browns placed Bell (hip) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Bell is slated to undergo season-ending hip surgery and will not return from IR this year. The 2022 third-round pick's injury reveals an opportunity for Cedric Tillman and James Proche to handle increased depth roles in Cleveland's wide receiver corps.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Browns place WR David Bell on injured reserve Browns signed WR Jaelon Darden and RB Royce Freeman to the practice squad

SEPTEMBER 17 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Won't return in 2024 Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Monday that Bell's hip surgery is season-ending, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Bell was carted off the field with a right hip injury in the third quarter of Cleveland's Week 2 win, and it now appears the 23-year-old wideout will be forced to miss the remainder of the 2024 season. With Bell undergoing season-ending surgery, expect Cedric Tillman and James Proche to see more work as depth pieces in the Browns' wide receiver room.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Browns WR David Bell set for surgery on dislocated hip Cleveland Browns wide receiver David Bell will undergo surgery for a dislocated hip and will miss the remainder of the season, coach Kevin S...

SEPTEMBER 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Browns WR David Bell to have season-ending hip surgery after dislocation on catch in win over Jags

Browns wide receiver David Bell will undergo season-ending surgery after dislocating his hip in Sunday’s win at Jacksonville

SEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns Coach Kevin Stefanski Reveals Serious Injury Update for WR David Bell vs. Jaguars The Cleveland Browns beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 18-13 on Sunday to spoil the Jags’ 2023 home opener on Sunday, but received some bad news...

SEPTEMBER 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

David Bell ruled out for remainder of the game vs. Jaguars Bell sustained the injury at the beginning of the third quarter against the Jaguars

SEPTEMBER 15 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Ruled out with hip injury Bell won't return to Sunday's game at Jacksonville due to a right hip injury.

Impact Bell was carted from the field early in the third quarter with his right leg elevated by a member of the Browns' training staff per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com. Prior to his exit, Bell had hauled in all three targets for 27 yards. With Bell sidelined for the rest of Week 2, the Browns' receiving corps has been whittled down to Amari Cooper, Jerry Jeudy, Elijah Moore, Cedric Tillman and James Proche.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Browns signed Bell from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bell was waived by the Browns this past Thursday before joining the team's practice squad two days later. The 2022 third-round pick is back on the 53-man roster after Cleveland placed four players on injured reserve Wednesday. Bell appeared in 15 regular-season games for the Browns in 2023 and registered 14 catches (on 23 targets) for 167 yards and three touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Cleveland practice squad Bell signed with the Browns' practice squad Saturday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.come reports.

Impact The 2022 third-round pick was waived by the team earlier this week, but it always seemed like this was a roster manipulation move as opposed to falling out favor with the franchise. It's entirely possible Bell could be elevated to the active roster frequently to begin the year, but he at minimum won't be eligible to play until Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Cleveland The Browns waived Bell on Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Bell, a 2022 third-round pick, failed to emerge as a regular starter in his first two seasons with Cleveland, but Cabot reports that the team hopes a reunion will be possible if he goes unclaimed on waivers. In Wednesday's practice Bell was limited with a quadriceps issue, but it looks like he's now healthy and wasn't waived with an injury designation.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to limited practice Bell (quadriceps) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Bell was unable to practice earlier in the week, so he's making progress in his recovery from a quadriceps injury that has sidelined the wide receiver since Aug. 10. It remains to be seen if Bell will be healthy enough to suit up for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Cowboys, and he'll likely play sparingly if given the green light at all.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Bell (quadriceps) did not practice Monday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Bell has been out of action since suffering the injury Aug. 10 against the Packers. The third-year pro was expected to return to practice this week, but for now, will be considered questionable for Cleveland's Week 1 matchup with the Cowboys on Sunday. Currently slotted in as the team's No. 5 wideout on the positional depth chart, his potential absence likely won't impact much, but would probably allow rookie Jamari Thrash to see a few snaps.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 27 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Expected to practice this week Coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Bell (quadriceps) will return to practice this week, Patrick Warren of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Bell hasn't practiced since suffering a quad injury during Cleveland's preseason opener against the Packers on Aug. 10, but he's in line to get back on the field this week. That will leave the depth wideout roughly two weeks to ramp up his activity level prior to the Browns' regular-season opener against Dallas on Sept. 8.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Has yet to return to practice Bell has not participated in practice since injuring his quadriceps in the Cleveland's preseason opener against Green Bay, Kelsey Russo of the the Browns' official site reports.

Impact With Bell missing nearly two weeks of practice, it's unlikely that the 2022 third-round pick will suit up for the Browns' preseason finale against the Seahawks on Saturday. Bell has had a strong training camp, and despite missing multiple weeks due to injury, he is expected to make the 53-man roster as a depth wide receiver behind starters Amari Cooper, Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss time with quad injury Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Monday that Bell "took a good shot" to his quadriceps in Saturday's preseason loss to the Packers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain D...

Impact Stefanski added that he expects Bell to be held out of team drills for the next week or two while nursing his injury. Bell caught his lone target for five yards before exiting in the first half of Saturday's contest. The 2022 third-round pick has had an excellent training camp and is expected to make the Browns' 53-man roster as a depth wide receiver behind Amari Cooper, Jerry Jeudy (leg) and Elijah Moore.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with quadriceps injury Bell left in the first half of Saturday's preseason game against the Packers due to a quadriceps injury and is questionable to return, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bell headed back to the locker room due to the injury, per Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Prior to his exit, Bell caught his lone target for five yards.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Battling for roster Bell is in the mix for a roster spot with two wideouts drafted the last two years, Patrick Warren of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Bell left a positive image in the mind of head coach Kevin Stefanski with a diving touchdown catch to end Friday's practice, the Browns' final session at The Greenbriar in West Virginia before heading back to Ohio to finish out training camp. "He has done a nice job, including that last play there," Stefanski said. "That's a really, really impressive catch to end that drill. He's a guy that has proven to be very, very dependable for our football team." Bell's experience on special teams may be valuable to him winning a roster spot. He's competing with Cedric Tillman (third round, 2023) and Jamari Thrash (fifth round, 2024) to fill out the position. The Browns carried six wideouts on their initial 53-man roster last year, so all three could have a home in 2024.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will Browns receivers Cedric Tillman and David Bell get enough reps with the addition of Jerry Jeudy? Hey, Mary Kay! Will Cedric Tillman and Jerry Jeudy get enough reps in the Browns' overhauled scheme?

MAY 5 • CLEVELAND.COM

David Bell makes impressive leaping catch between pair of Texans for 10-yard pickup Cleveland Browns wide receiver David Bell makes an impressive leaping catch between pair of Texans for 10-yard pickup.

JANUARY 14 • NFL.COM

Photos: In Focus - David Bell WR David Bell has found opportunities to contribute and shine in the Browns receiving corps this season. He scored his first receiving touch...

JANUARY 9 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Cleveland Browns Will Need More From David Bell In Houston With Cedric Tillman being placed in concussion protocol, that means David Bell has a chance to have a prominent role in the Browns' playoff...

JANUARY 8 • 247SPORTS.COM

How Jeff Driskel, David Bell and the rest of the Browns offense graded vs. the Bengals How the Browns offense graded vs. the Bengals, per Pro Football Focus.

JANUARY 8 • CLEVELAND.COM

QB Jeff Driskel connects with WR David Bell twice in fourth quarter for late offensive spark Browns close out the regular season 11-6

JANUARY 7 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

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Browns WR David Bell to have season-ending hip surgery after dislocation on catch in win over Jags