LE'VEON BELL NEWS

Promotion appears likely Bell's chances of being promoted from the Ravens' practice squad to the active roster ahead of Monday's season opener at Las Vegas increased Thursday after fellow running back Gus...

Impact Edwards is scheduled to undergo further testing before the severity of his injury is known, but according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Baltimore fears its projected top back may have sustained a torn ACL. If the injury is confirmed, Edwards would become the third Baltimore running back to sustain a season-ending injury before Week 1, joining J.K. Dobbins (knee) and Justice Hill (Achilles). Even if Edwards' injury proves to be less significant, he looks doubtful to play Monday against Las Vegas, so Bell should be in line for a promotion to the active roster as the Ravens look to restore depth at the position. The two-time first-team All-Pro selection has seen his effectiveness wane since he sat out the 2018 season as a member of the Steelers, but Bell could nonetheless be in store for a meaningful role right out of the gate if Edwards misses time. At the moment, the only healthy backs on the roster are 2020 undrafted free agent Ty'Son Williams, who has yet to log a regular-season snap, and Trent Cannon, who best profiles as a No. 3 back/special-teams contributor.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be promoted by Monday Coach John Harbaugh noted Thursday that there's a chance Bell could be promoted to the Ravens' active roster ahead of Monday night's game against the Raiders.

Impact The 29-year-old back is coming off a 2020 season (in which he played two games for the Jets and nine for the Chiefs) that resulted in a 82/328/2 rushing stat line and 16 catches for 138 yards for the one-time fantasy stalwart. Though Trenton Cannon was signed to the team's 53-man roster to provide immediate depth behind Gus Edwards and Ty'Son Williams, it's not hard to imagine Bell -- who practiced with the Ravens on Wednesday -- earning a promotion in the coming days. In such a scenario, he could parlay his pass-catching ability into a complementary role in Baltimore's offense once he's up to speed with the team's playbook.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Staying on practice squad The Ravens may eventually call Bell up from the practice squad, but for now they're adding fellow running back Trenton Cannon to the 53-man roster instead, Ryan Mink of the Ravens'...

Impact Bell was signed to the practice squad Tuesday and may still be third in line for carries after Gus Edwards and Ty'Son Williams, but the Ravens will prioritize special teams with their third RB spot for the season opener, choosing Cannon over the former Steelers superstar. While he doesn't seem to have much left as a runner, Bell could eventually be Baltimore's best option for passing downs once he learns the playbook. The team has already lost RBs J.K. Dobbins (knee) and Justice Hill (Achilles) to season-ending injuries.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Baltimore's practice squad Bell signed with the Ravens and joined their practice squad Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact First, J.K. Dobbins tore his ACL during preseason Week 3, leaving Baltimore somewhat thin at running back. Then, 2019 fourth-round pick Justice Hill sustained a torn Achilles in practice last week, leaving Gus Edwards and Ty'Son Williams as the only running backs on the Ravens roster. Bell will likely be elevated from the practice squad on a weekly basis, but it remains to be seen if he'll become familiar enough with the offense to be available Week 1 at Las Vegas.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 20, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

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MARCH 15, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

No action in Super Bowl LV Bell did not touch the ball during Kansas City's 31-9 loss to the Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV.

Impact Bell's offensive opportunities completely dried up with Clyde Edwards-Helaire back in the lineup, especially with Darrel Williams keeping a firm grip on the Chiefs' change-of-pace role. The soon-to-be 29-year-old appeared in nine regular-season games with Kansas City after being cut by the Jets in Week 5, and he logged 63 carries for 254 yards (4.0 YPC) and two scores in that span. Bell also caught 13 of 17 targets for 99 yards with the Chiefs. Now heading for free agency, the memory of Bell's electric on-field abilities with the Steelers from 2013-17 should be enough for him to earn another shot elsewhere in the league, but there's no guarantee that he holds more than a depth role by the time the 2021 campaign kicks off.

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Bell (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for the Super Bowl against Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Impact Bell closed out the week with a full practice and will be ready for his first Super Bowl. It isn't clear he'll have a meaningful role, as he got just two carries and three targets in the divisional round of the playoffs, working well behind Darrel Williams in a game Clyde Edwards-Helaire missed. With the rookie now healthy, Bell looks like Option C in the KC backfield.

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Bell (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bell should be ready for the Super Bowl, but snaps and touches could be hard to come by with both Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Darrel Williams healthy in the KC backfield. It's also a tough matchup, as the Bucs field a top-five run defense for the second straight year.

FEBRUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Bell (knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact At this point, Bell -- who sat out the Chiefs' AFC Championship Game win over the Bills -- is expected to be available for Sunday's Super Bowl LV matchup with the Buccaneers. That said, his role for that contest is looking uncertain, as he looks to be behind both Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Darrel Williams on the depth chart at this point. Given the uncertain health of Bell's knee along with his inability to contribute on special teams, it wouldn't be overly surprising if he was inactive for the Super Bowl, even if he avoids carrying a designation into the game.

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not practicing Bell (knee) didn't practice Friday.

Impact Sammy Watkins (calf) followed the same practice route this week, going LP, LP, DNP. Both players are estimated as 'questionable' on the Friday injury report, but there's still plenty of time for the designation to change before the Super Bowl on Feb. 7.

JANUARY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice again Bell (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact The Chiefs expect Bell to return for the Super Bowl, but he won't necessarily have an important role in the offense. Limited practices Wednesday and Thursday put him on track to make it back to full participation at some point next week.

JANUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to start week The Chiefs listed Bell (knee) as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

Impact Bell missed the Chiefs' win over the Bills in the AFC Championship Game last weekend due to knee swelling, but the Chiefs expect him to be available for the Feb. 7 Super Bowl matchup with the Buccaneers. Either way, his status shouldn't have much impact on the game plan, as Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Darrel Williams both have been working ahead of Bell.

JANUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should be ready for Super Bowl Bell (knee) is expected to be available to play in Super Bowl LV, ESPN's Dianna Russini reports.

Impact Assuming Bell is available a week from Sunday, it remains to be seen what his role might be versus the Buccaneers. Though Clyde Edwards-Helaire was able to play in the AFC Championship Game, it was Darrel Williams who served as Kansas City's lead back in the team's 38-24 win over the Bills. Bell therefore seems likely to work in a complementary role if he suits up against Tampa Bay.

JANUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive versus Bills Bell (knee) is inactive for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bills, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact While Bell is unavailable, fellow running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle/hip) is listed as active for the first time since Week 15. That said, it remains to be seen how much Edwards-Helaire will be used versus the Bills, with Darrel Williams, who led Kansas City's backfield in last weekend's divisional-round win over the Browns, also on hand Sunday.

JANUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Looks unlikely for Sunday's game Bell (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bills, is considered unlikely to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Meanwhile, rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle/hip) -- who is also listed as questionable -- looks poised to be available, though the extent of his role will likely be determined based on how he feels in pregame warmups and early in Sunday's contest. The expected return of Edwards-Helaire should alleviate the likely absence of Bell, who had already appeared to fall to third on the depth chart with Darrel Williams dominating the work out of the backfield in last week's divisional-round win over the Browns, which Edwards-Helaire sat out. Williams played 79 percent of the snaps and earned 17 touches in that contest, while a healthy Bell played just 16 percent of the snaps and recorded two carries for six yards.

JANUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated as questionable Bell (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Buffalo.

Impact Bell was added to the injury report Thursday and closed out the week missing back-to-back practices. Meanwhile, fellow RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) was a limited participant throughout the week and is hoping to suit up for the first time since Week 15. Bell got just two carries and 11 snaps in the wild-card round, so he'll likely be stuck behind Darrel Williams even if CEH doesn't play and Bell does.

JANUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bothered by swollen knee Bell was held out of Thursday's practice after he experienced some swelling in his knee, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Bell was listed on the injury report with a knee issue last week, but he was a full practice participant Wednesday through Friday and ended up active for the 22-17 win over Cleveland. He finished the game with only two carries and 11 snaps, so his presence (or lack thereof) shouldn't have much impact on the Chiefs' gameplan for the AFC Championship Game. Bell might even be a healthy-ish scratch if Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) is cleared to play.

JANUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Takes back seat to Williams Bell rushed twice for six yards and failed to catch either of his targets in Sunday's 22-17 win over the Browns in the AFC divisional round.

Impact Bell was a non-factor while Darrel Williams gained 94 yards on 17 touches in Clyde Edwards-Helaire's (knee) absence. Even if Edwards-Helaire is unable to return for next week's AFC Championship Game against the Bills, Bell's unlikely to make much of an impact given his lack of usage in this one.

JANUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to lead backfield Bell is expected to lead the Chiefs backfield Sunday against the Browns with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) inactive, Matt McCullen of the team's official site reports.

Impact Edwards-Helaire was absent in three different games this season -- Weeks 13, 16 and 17 -- giving Bell a chance to be the main running back. While Bell didn't get any run in the regular-season finale, he earned 21 touches in the other two contests en route to 94 yards from scrimmage and no touchdowns. There's a chance he yields touches to Darrel Williams and perhaps even Darwin Thompson, but Bell is the most noteworthy option at RB for the Chiefs.

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for divisional round Bell does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's AFC divisional-round matchup against the Browns.

Impact Bell was listed on Kansas City's injury report all week due to a knee issue, but he logged a trio of unrestricted practice sessions. Meanwhile, top running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle/hip) has missed back-to-back practices and is officially listed as questionable. If Edwards-Helaire is unable to go versus the Browns, Bell and Darrel Williams will stand to handle the top roles in Kansas City's backfield.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No action in regular-season finale Bell did not appear in Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Chargers.

Impact While Bell didn't take any snaps, he was in uniform for the contest and available if needed. Instead, it was Darwin Thompson who handled most of the backfield work, with Darrel Williams also factoring in for a few snaps. Bell's role should increase again in the playoffs, but just how much will likely hinge on the health of Clyde Edwards-Helaire following the bye week. If Edwards-Helaire can suit up, Bell would be looking at, at best, a timeshare.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform Sunday Bell (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact That said, with Kansas City having clinched a first-round playoff bye, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network relays that Bell seems unlikely to see much action Sunday, as the team can afford to rest a number of key players and those with nagging injuries. With Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) inactive, Rapoport believes that Darwin Thompson is in line to see the bulk the team's carries in Week 17, with Darrel Williams also on hand.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE