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FEBRUARY 12 • USATODAY.COM
BLAKE BELL
#80 - TIGHT END - DALLAS COWBOYS
110 YDS
11 REC
0 TD
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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.
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JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up stinger Bell (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Giants due to a stinger, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Impact If Bell is unable to return to Sunday's regular-season finale, Sean McKeon will step as the No. 2 tight end behind Dalton Schultz. The 29-year-old wasn't targeted before leaving the field Sunday.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Clear of illness for Week 16 Blake (illness) is listed as active heading into Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Impact Bell couldn't practice Thursday while dealing with a non-COVID-19-related illness, but the tight end has proven capable of recuperating in time for Dallas' Week 16 kickoff. The 29-year-old remains without a missed game all season, but his passing-game involvement has been sparse. Bell has accumulated three catches for 23 yards over his past three outings, as Dalton Schultz stands firmly fixed atop the depth chart with nine catches for 92 yards and a touchdown in the same span.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Sunday Bell (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact The 29-year-old was added to the injury report Thursday with the non-COVID-19 illness, and his status for Sunday remains in question. Sean McKeon would serve as Dallas' secondary tight end behind Dalton Schultz if Bell is unable to play this weekend.
DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Missing practice with illness Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said Bell won't practice Thursday while he recovers from a non-COVID-19-related illness, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Though Bell will miss his second straight workout, McCarthy said he expects the tight end to be ready to go for Sunday's game against the Eagles. Bell has served as the top backup to Dalton Schultz for much of the season, totaling 10 receptions for 103 yards on 14 targets over 14 games.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Reels in 10-yard pass Bell caught his lone target for 10 yards in Sunday's 41-33 win over the 49ers. He also rushed once for two yards.
Impact Meanwhile, position mate Dalton Schultz was targeted twice, translating into two catches for 14 yards and a score. Bell has been targeted just six times over the past eight games; he won't be valuable for fantasy unless Schultz gets hurt.
DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Catches short pass Bell caught his lone target for a gain of two yards in Tuesday's 34-17 loss to the Ravens.
Impact Bell has been targeted just six times over the last eight games, translating into four receptions for 24 yards. He continues to garner consistent playing time in a blocking role, but there's no fantasy value as the No. 2 tight end in Andy Dalton's offense.
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go for Thursday Bell (back) practiced in full Wednesday and does not have an injury designation heading into Thursday's clash against Washington, per Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio.
Impact Bell began the week with a pair of limited practice sessions, but his full participation Wednesday will allow him to take the field on Thanksgiving. The tight end out of Oklahoma has corralled only seven passes this year behind starter Dalton Schultz, so he's not likely to make much of an impact in terms of fantasy production.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Remains limited Tuesday Bell (back) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 29-year-old apparently picked up the injury during Sunday's win over the Vikings, and he's been estimated as a limited participant on the first two practice reports of the week. Bell appears on track to play Thursday against Washington, though he may receive the questionable tag if he's unable to put in a full practice Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in practice Monday Bell (back) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Impact Bell logged his lowest snap share of the season (21 percent) in Sunday's win over the Vikings, so it's possible that this injury was bothering him during the game. While it's encouraging that he avoided a DNP on Monday, Bell's practice status Tuesday should provide a better idea of his status for Thursday's game against Washington.
NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Notches fifth reception of season Bell hauled in his lone target for a 13-yard gain Sunday in the Cowboys' 37-34 win over the Giants.
Impact Bell actually outproduced starting tight end Dalton Schultz (one catch for six yards on three targets), but don't expect that to result in a more even distribution of the work at the position in future weeks. Schultz had recorded 17 receptions for 208 yards across the previous three weeks, and he still played 58 of the 68 offensive snaps (88 percent) on Sunday. Bell, meanwhile, played just 18 snaps (27 percent).
OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to action Sunday Bell (knee) has re-entered Sunday's game against the Giants, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Bell briefly left the field with a knee issue Sunday, but he managed to return without missing much time. He'll resume working as the top backup to Dalton Schultz.
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves Sunday's game Bell was forced out of Sunday's game against the Giants with a right knee injury, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Bell departed in the first quarter after reeling in his lone target for a 13-yard gain. It didn't appear too serious at the time, but if he's unable to return, Sean McKeon is due for an increase in reps behind starter Dalton Schultz.
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Two catches in Week 2 Bell caught two of three targets for 34 yards in Sunday's comeback win over the Falcons.
Impact With Blake Jarwin (knee) done for the year, Dalton Schultz stepped up and posted a 9-88-1 line on 10 targets as the Cowboys' new No. 1 tight end, but Bell got a little more involved in the passing game as well. There could be more opportunities for both players in Week 3 against a Seahawks defense that just gave up 397 passing yards to Cam Newton, but Bell's fantasy ceiling remains limited.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
More opportunities on tap Bell is in line for an increased workload with Blake Jarwin (knee) having suffered a season-ending ACL tear, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Impact Bell wasn't targeted during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Rams, even after Jarwin was forced off the field, while Dalton Schultz received four looks in the passing game. As such, Bell's increased workload looks like it will primarily consist of blocking assignments. Undrafted rookie Sean McKeon could see increased reps as well.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could see snaps at H-back Bell could line up at H-back at times this season, Rob Phillips of DallasCowboys.com reports.
Impact With Jamize Olawale having opted out of the season, the Cowboys don't have an experienced fullback on the roster, but new head coach Mike McCarthy suggested he could use a blocking tight end in the backfield instead. "The fullback position and tight end position is something that I've always kind of lumped together when you're building your schematic menu [of the roster]," McCarthy said. "Because that's the adjustment you have to make in game weeks, so that's no different than our thinking right now as far as we're into training camp. The ability to play multiple positions, both at the fullback and tight end position, will give us what we need schematically." Bell does have backfield experience which could come in handy in that scenario -- he was an option quarterback in college before converting to tight end in the pros -- but he's still unlikely to get enough touches to have fantasy value, having caught no more than eight passes in any of the last four seasons.
AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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JULY 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dallas Cowboys add former OU TE Blake Bell and more size up front with NT Dontari Poe The Dallas Cowboys continued their offseason revamp by signing former Oklahoma tight end Blake Bell and finalizing a deal with massive nose...
MARCH 25, 2020 • NEWSBUG.INFO
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MARCH 25, 2020 • KAKE.COM
