VONN BELL NEWS

Loses starting spot in 2024 Bell recorded 55 total tackles, one forced fumble and two passes defended, including one interception, over 17 games in 2024.

Impact Bell opened the season as Cincinnati's top strong safety, logging 48 total tackles and two passes defended, including one interception, over the team's first 11 games. However, he struggled in coverage, allowing a 108.8 passer rating when targeted, and the Bengals' defensive allowed an average of 26.9 points per game through Week 11. As a result, he was benched in favor of Jordan Battle following the team's Week 12 bye. After Battle took over as the starter, Bell recorded just seven total tackles over 80 defensive snaps. The veteran safety is now set to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason and will likely sign a one-year prove-it deal following his benching in 2024.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Burrow throws 3 TD passes and Bengals keep playoff hopes alive with 24-6 victory over Browns

Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes and the Cincinnati Bengals kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 24-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records interception in win Bell recorded six tackles (three solo) and one interception in the Bengals' win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact Bell picked off Andy Dalton late in the first quarter and returned it 32 yards to the Carolina 16-yard line, setting the offense up in the red zone for an eventual Chase Brown touchdown catch to put Cincinnati up 7-0. The ninth-year veteran safety has 29 tackles (12 solo) and the lone interception through four contests and has played all 258 defensive snaps.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers nine tackles Monday Bell had nine tackles (four solo) in the Bengals' 38-33 loss to the Commanders on Monday.

Impact Bell has played at least 57 defensive snaps in each of the first three games of the regular season, and his 23 tackles over that span is third-most on the Bengals behind Germaine Pratt and Logan Wilson (33 each). Bell will look to stay busy against Andy Dalton and the Panthers in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active versus Washington Bell (back) is active for Monday night's game against the Commanders.

Impact Bell was listed as questionable on the injury report, but he's been cleared to play against Washington. The veteran safety enters Week 3 with 14 tackles (five solo) and has played 99 percent of the defensive snaps. He'll see a lot of Zach Ertz in coverage Monday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Draws questionable tag Bell (back) did not practice Saturday, but he is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Washington, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bell popped up on the Bengals' injury report Thursday with a back issue. While he's listed as questionable for Monday's game, the fact he ended the week with back-to-back DNPs doesn't bode well for his chances of suiting up. Jordan Battle is listed as the No. 2 strong safety on the Bengals' depth chart. However, given Battle has played only one defensive snap over the first two games of the regular season, corner Mike Hilton could be tasked with sliding over to strong safety spot alongside free safety Geno Stone for Monday's contest, if Bell doesn't end up playing.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Friday Bell (back) did not participate in Friday's practice session, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bell was limited Thursday, and his downgrade to a DNP on Friday is a step in the wrong direction in regards to his status for Monday's game against the Commanders. He'll have one more chance Saturday to practice in some capacity. Jordan Battle, Tycen Anderson and Mike Hilton would all be candidates to start at strong safety Monday if Bell is unable to suit up.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Bell (back) was limited during practice Thursday.

Impact Bell played all but one defensive snap in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, so it's not exactly clear when he may have suffered the injury. Taking that into consideration, it's unlikely this will affect his status for Monday's game against the Commanders. However, his practice status Friday and Saturday will be worth monitoring to confirm.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

The Conversation: A Captain Again, Vonn Bell Senses Urgency: '21 Was Like, 'We Think We Can Do This ... Now It's Like, We Know' Shortly after Monday’s practice, Bengals.com senior writer Geoff Hobson blitzed new/old captain Vonn Bell for one of his weekly conversation...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • BENGALS.COM

Vonn Bell talks to Pelissero on entering Year 9 in his career | 'Inside Training Camp Live' Cincinnati Bengals safety Vonn Bell talks to NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero on entering Year 9 in his career.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • NFL.COM

Veteran Bell grateful for another chance with Bengals CINCNINATI — Vonn Bell doesn’t regret his decision to sign with the Carolina Panthers last year, even though it ended up being perceived as...

JUNE 9, 2024 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

NFL Insider Names Secondary Addition as Favorite Bengals Offseason Move Cincinnati knew it had a coverage problem in 2023.

MAY 28, 2024 • SI.COM

B.J. Hill, Vonn Bell, and Germaine Pratt visit the Cincinnati Zoo | Photos Check out the photos as DL B.J. Hill, LB Germaine Pratt, and S Vonn Bell visit the Cincinnati Zoo.

MAY 1, 2024 • BENGALS.COM

The General Gets A New Command As Vonn Bell Returns To Bengals: 'I'm Home' Of course, Vonn Bell began the day he returned to the Bengals working out at 5 a.m. Friday before he caught the flight out of Miami to Cinci...

MARCH 16, 2024 • BENGALS.COM

Photos: Best of Vonn Bell A collection of S Vonn Bell's top photos from his first stint as a Bengal.

MARCH 15, 2024 • BENGALS.COM

Vonn Bell On Returning To Cincinnati: 'Amazing, At Peace' The Bengals let him go for one year and then Carolina opened the door for a return.

MARCH 15, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bengals Sign Vonn Bell The Bengals today signed free agent S Vonn Bell to a one-year contract through the 2024 season.

MARCH 15, 2024 • BENGALS.COM

Bengals bolster defense, add Sheldon Rankins and Vonn Bell, AP sources say

Two people familiar with the contracts say the Cincinnati Bengals have agreed on contracts with defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins and safety Vonn Bell

MARCH 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Panthers Moving on From Safety Vonn Bell Carolina opens up a new hole in the secondary.

MARCH 11, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Reports: Panthers release S Vonn Bell Panthers safety Vonn Bell was released on Monday before he was due a $3 million roster bonus, according to multiple reports.Releasing Bell c...

MARCH 11, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Solid outing in loss Bell recorded seven total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Packers.

Impact The 29-year-old's seven tackles Sunday brought his season total up to 63, making him Carolina's third-leading tackler while playing just 11 games thus far. Bell has dealt with both shoulder and quadriceps issues throughout the year, but he's averaging almost six tackles per game when he's been on the field. The veteran safety and Carolina's defense will look to end the season on a positive note, with matchups against Jacksonville and Tampa Bay over the next two weeks.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets back on field Bell (shoulder) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday.

Impact Bell missed the team's loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday after logging three consecutive DNPs leading into the weekend, so his return to the field is ultimately a step in the right direction. However, Bell should still likely be considered questionable for Week 14 against the Saints and may need to up his activity level in practice as the week goes on to increase his chances of suiting up.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing in blowout loss Bell recorded seven tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 33-10 loss versus the Cowboys.

Impact Sunday was the fifth time in Bell's last six games where he was able to rack up six or more total tackles. His consistency as a tackler in the defensive back slot makes him a solid IDP consideration when the Panthers travel to Tennessee in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Bell (quadriceps) played for the first time since Week 5 in Thursday's 16-13 loss to the Bears and recorded four tackles (two solo).

Impact The Panthers' starting strong safety also played on all 70 defensive snaps. Bell has 37 tackles, two passes defensed and an interception in six games this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Bell is active for Thursday's game against the Bears, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Bell will suit up for the first time since Week 5 while recovering from a quadriceps injury. He and Xavier Woods will be on the field together for the first time since Week 3, which could help the Panthers secondary.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE