DAVID BELL NEWS

Cleared for Week 16 Bell (toe) doesn't carry an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Saints after being listed as a full practice participant Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronic...

Impact Bell is thus slated to return to the mix after missing one game, but as the Browns' No. 3 wideout option behind Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones, the 2022 third-rounder brings modest fantasy upside to the table in Week 16. Over the course of 13 games, the Purdue product has hauled in 23 of his 31 targets for 196 yards.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Saturday Bell (toe) is on track to play Saturday against the Saints, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Bell, who missed the Browns' Week 15 win over the Ravens, was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report. The Browns are apparently optimistic that Bell will increase his practice activity as the week rolls along, with Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal relaying that head coach Kevin Stefanski "sounded confident" about the receiver's availability for Saturday. Bell has been a steady, if unspectacular, contributor over his first 13 NFL games, catching 23 of 31 targets for 196 yards and zero touchdowns.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week as limited participant Bell (toe) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact The rookie sat out the Browns' Week 15 win over the Ravens with listed toe and thumb injuries, but the former issue is the only one attached to his name as Cleveland begins preparing for Saturday's game against the Saints. Bell already looks to be in a better spot on the health front compared to last week, as he failed to practice in any fashion Wednesday through Friday before sitting out against Baltimore. The Browns may still need to see Bell put in a full practice Wednesday or Thursday before officially clearing him for the weekend.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Bell leads Browns inactive list; Lamar Jackson, Kenyan Drake inactive for Ravens Rookie wide receiver leads inactive list for Browns.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Inactive Saturday Bell (thumb/toe) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Bell was listed as a non-participant in practice Tuesday through Thursday before being the lone Cleveland player assigned a Week 15 injury designation (questionable). He'll sit this one out, with 2022 sixth-rounder Michael Woods and hybrid running back/receiver Demetric Felton likely next up for added snaps Saturday alongside starting WRs Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable, but likely to sit Bell (thumb/toe), who is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Ravens, isn't in line to play, Jordan Schultz of TheScore.com reports.

Impact Confirmation on Bell's Week 15 status won't officially arrive until the Browns release their inactive list 90 minutes before Saturday's 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff, but his expected absence comes as little surprise after he wasn't able to practice in any fashion Tuesday through Thursday while managing the two injuries. Assuming Bell is sidelined, the Browns will likely turn to rookie Michael Woods and hybrid running back/receiver Demetric Felton to take on more reps alongside starting wideouts Donovan Peoples-Jones and Amari Cooper.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: Browns rule WR David Bell questionable vs. Ravens Bell was the lone player listed on the injury report for Saturday’s game

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Questionable for Week 15 Bell (thumb/toe) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Per Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram, Bell didn't practice this week, so the 2022 third-rounder is looking pretty iffy for Saturday's contest. If he's unable to go, Michael Woods and Demetric Felton would be candidates to log added Week 15 snaps behind top wideouts Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Bell Only Browns Player Not Practicing Thursday Thursday’s practice for the Cleveland Browns saw all of the players they rested on Wednesday return with only one player, David Bell, sittin...

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Not practicing again Bell (thumb) wasn't spotted on the practice field Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact The Browns will release their final Week 15 injury report later Thursday, but with Bell having not practiced in any capacity over the past three days, he appears unlikely to be available for Saturday's game against the Ravens. If that's the case, the Browns could turn to Demetric Felton and Michael Woods to pick up more snaps alongside top wideouts Amari Cooper (hip) and Donovan Peoples-Jones when the team rolls out three-receiver formations.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week as non-participant The Browns listed Bell (thumb/toe) as a non-participant at Tuesday's estimated practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Cleveland won't get back on the practice field until Wednesday, but because the team plays on Saturday in Week 15, the team had to issue its first official practice report Tuesday. If Bell is able to get back on the field in some capacity Wednesday and/or Thursday, he should be in good shape to suit up this weekend against the Ravens. He played through the two injuries in this past Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Bengals, logging 47 snaps on offense while contributing three catches for 27 yards on three targets.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has normal week Bell caught three of three targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Bell fought through injuries during the practice week after injuring his thumb and toe and being limited to three plays in Week 13. There was speculation that he could play a larger role with Amari Cooper dealing with a hip injury, which he aggravated on the opening drive per Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, but it wound up being a normal week of production for Bell. He's averaged four targets, three catches and 25 yards over his last five healthy games.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available, despite lack of practice Bell (thumb/toe) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Scott Ptrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Bell's lack of injury designation is surprising considering the rookie wide receiver was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday before failing to participate in Friday's practice. Assuming Bell is indeed able to play without restrictions, he could be thrust into a larger role given the uncertainty over top wideout Amari Cooper's (hip) availability.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited in practice Bell (thumb) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Though Bell's practice reps have been capped for both of the Browns' first two Week 14 sessions, the rookie wideout said Thursday that he'll be good to go for Sunday's game in Cincinnati, per Zac Jackson of The Athletic. In order to enter the weekend minus a designation, however, Bell may need to upgrade to full practice activity Friday. If available Sunday, Bell will likely serve as the Browns' clear No. 3 wideout after his main challenger for the role, Anthony Schwartz (concussion), was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Bell optimistic he'll play in Browns-Bengals rematch following thumb injury, excited to catch more passes from Deshaun Watson Bell hurt his thumb but has returned to practice and is excited to get more chances to catch passes from Deshaun Watson.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Limited by thumb injury Wednesday Bell was a limited participant at practice Wednesday due to a thumb injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Bell was forced out of Cleveland's Week 13 win in Houston due to the injury, but as long as he's able to upgrade to full participation by Friday, he should be in good shape to play Sunday at Cincinnati. The rookie out of Purdue has held a bit role in the Cleveland passing attack this season, collecting 20 receptions for 169 yards and no touchdowns.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zac Jackson: WR David Bell (hand), WR Anthony Schwartz... - The Athletic WR David Bell (hand), WR Anthony Schwartz (head), S Ronnie Harrison (head) and LB Sione Takitaki (knee) left the game and did not return. Ke...

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

David Bell ruled out vs. Texans with hand injury Bell exited after the first drive of the game

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Not returning Sunday Bell (hand) won't return to Sunday's game in Houston, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Bell departed the contest early in the first quarter with what was termed a hand injury. With the rookie third-round pick ruled out, the Browns will be down to Amari Cooper, Donovan Peoples-Jones, Anthony Schwartz and Demetric Felton at wide receiver for the rest of Week 13. Bell's next opportunity to suit up is next Sunday at Cincinnati.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Browns receiver David Bell exits Texans game with hand injury; questionable to return Browns rookie receiver David Bell has a hand injury following the Browns first drive.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Picks up hand injury Sunday Bell sustained a hand injury during Sunday's game at Houston, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact According to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Bell went to the locker room early in the first quarter and was deemed questionable to return shortly thereafter. If he's unable to reenter Sunday's contest, Bell will end Week 13 action without catch on his only target.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Production on the rise Bell caught four of six targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 23-17 overtime win over the Buccaneers in Week 12.

Impact Bell remains the third wideout, but the rookie out of Purdue has developed into a reliable receiver and his usage has increased as a result. He's brought in 20 of 27 targets, with 16 of those looks coming in the last three weeks.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Usage increasing Bell caught four of five targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 31-23 loss to Buffalo.

Impact Bell, a third-round pick in 2022, is seeing his role and usage increase as the season rolls on. He's had 10 targets the last two weeks, after totaling 11 over his first eight NFL games, and was on the field for a season-high 64-percent (48 snaps) of the offensive plays. While his four receptions are a season high, Bell was a distant third behind Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones in terms of impact. The rookie's high-water mark came in Week 4, when he had 35 yards and his lone reception for more than 20 yards. Bell's growing role does give him some deep-league intrigue with Deshaun Watson potentially boosting the entire Cleveland passing game when he takes over in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brissett navigates fading pass to Bell on fourth-down pickup Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett throws a completion to wide receiver David Bell on fourth down.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Season-high targets in loss Bell caught three of five targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 39-17 loss to Miami in Week 10.

Impact The five targets were a season-high for Bell, who finished ahead of Amari Cooper in that category. The increased number of looks was due the Browns needing to throw often after falling behind; in a normal week, when they can rely on Nick Chubb and the running attack, the Browns don't involve Bell much beyond a target or two.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE