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KC Chiefs are expected to place TE Blake Bell on short-term IR. But they have a Plan B The Chiefs are expected to place tight end Blake Bell on injured reserve before their regular-season opener. Here’s what GM Brett Veach said...

AUGUST 31, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Chiefs get younger with 9 of 10 draft picks making team

The Chiefs succeeded in getting younger around quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the rest of their veteran core through this year's draft

AUGUST 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Chiefs TE Bell out after surgery for 'unusual' hip injury

Chiefs tight end Blake Bell had surgery to repair what coach Andy Reid has termed an “unusual” hip flexor injury, leaving them without their primary backup to Travis Kelce for at l...

AUGUST 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs' backup tight end Blake Bell has surgery. Here's when he could return Blake Bell had surgery for the hip flexor injury he suffered in the preseason opener on Aug. 13.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kansas City Chiefs' backup tight end Blake Bell has surgery. Here's when he could return Blake Bell had surgery for the hip flexor injury he suffered in the preseason opener on Aug. 13.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • BND.COM

Andy Reid Provides Injury Updates on Blake Bell, Carlos Dunlap There’s now more clarity on the situations regarding KC’s tight end and pass-rusher.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chiefs get Jones, Hardman back as camp returns to KC

Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones and wide receiver Mecole Hardman returned to practice with the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, when they moved their training camp base from Mis...

AUGUST 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Chiefs' JuJu Smith-Schuster misses practice with sore knee

JuJu Smith-Schuster missed a soggy practice with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday because of a sore knee, though the injury to the veteran wide receiver is not expected to keep hi...

AUGUST 16, 2022 • Associated Press

KC Chiefs' initial cuts include a surprise; Reid gives update on Blake Bell's injury The Chiefs waived four players on Monday and the head coach had injury updates on Blake Bell and Harrison Butker

AUGUST 15, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Former first-round pick Shelton gets fresh start with Chiefs

Former first-round pick Danny Shelton began his latest fresh start with the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, hoping to earn a place in the middle of their defensive line after agreein...

AUGUST 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Remains sidelined with hip flexor Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Bell (hip) didn't practice Monday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact Bell was carted off the field during Saturday's preseason contest due to the hip flexor injury, but the severity of the issue remains unclear. In his absence, Noah Gray and Jody Fortson are candidates for increased roles behind Travis Kelce.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mahomes has TD, safety Reid kicks PAT, Chiefs lose to Bears

Patrick Mahomes threw for 60 yards and a touchdown on Kansas City’s first possession, then watched as the Chiefs lost to the Chicago Bears 19-14 in the preseason opener

AUGUST 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Injures hip Bell (hip) was carted off during Saturday's preseason contest against the Bears and is questionable to return, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact The backup tight end was pushing to be involved more in the offense after consecutive seasons under 400 offensive snaps. Noah Gray and Jody Fortson should see more playing time in Bell's absence.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mahomes throws short 5-yard TD pass to Bell Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws short 5-yard TD pass to Blake Bell.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • NFL.COM

Patrick Mahomes with a 5-Yard Touchdown Pass to Blake Bell Patrick Mahomes connects with Blake Bell for the touchdown against the Chicago Bears

AUGUST 13, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs' new-look offense misses pieces in mandatory minicamp

Patrick Mahomes walked onto the field for the start of the Kansas City Chiefs’ mandatory three-day minicamp with his right tackle standing off to the side in a bucket hat and his P...

JUNE 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Remains in Kansas City Bell signed a one-year contract with Kansas City on Thursday.

Impact Bell appeared in 16 games for the Chiefs last year and secured nine of 13 targets for 87 yards while rushing four times for 10 yards. He's unlikely to play a significant role in the team's offense as long as Travis Kelce remains healthy.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

AP Source: Chiefs agree with Valdes-Scantling on 3-year deal

The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed with wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling on a $30 million, three-year contract to help replace the departed Tyreek Hill, a person familiar wit...

MARCH 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Closes out 2021 on quiet note Bell was not targeted on his 21 offensive snaps in the regular-season finale versus the Broncos.

Impact The Belldozer compiled just nine total catches for 87 yards on 13 targets during the 2021 season and has just two seasons total with double-digit receptions. The veteran tight end still hasn't caught a touchdown pass in his career and enters the offseason set to become an unrestricted free agent following a one-year deal. With Noah Gray developing behind Travis Kelce, Bell may be ticketed for a spot elsewhere in 2022.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four touches in Week 17 Bell hauled in all of his three targets for 35 yards and rushed once for a pair of yards in Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact Bell's rush came in the form of a fourth-down trick play in which he motioned under center and took what was essentially a quarterback sneak for the first down. Bell has some experience under center from his college days but doesn't figure to be utilized in that capacity very often, rushing just four times all season. He also finished with a season-high three catches in the contest, though the 36 percent offensive snap count aligns with what he's seen all season and would suggest this is most likely an outlier.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mahomes' Sidearm Strike Hits Blake Bell for 24 Yards Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a no-look pass to tight end Blake Bell for a 24-yard catch and run.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

One grab in Week 16 Bell compiled just one catch for 11 yards on his lone target Sunday versus the Steelers.

Impact Bell has no more than one catch in a game this season and has more than one target just once and that didn't change even with Travis Kelce (COVID-19 protocols) out for the contest. Noah Gray benefited a little more, but neither tight end factored much into the equation. That is unlikely to change anytime soon, especially if Travis Kelce is part of the mix again moving forward.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from reserve/COVID-19 list Bell was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact Bell was on the COVID list for just three days before his activation Friday. Meanwhile, superstar tight end Travis Kelce has not yet passed through league COVID protocols, putting Bell in position to potentially start Sunday against Pittsburgh. Kelce's return in time for the contest has not yet been ruled out, however, so the situation remains murky for fantasy managers who roster Kelce and/or are considering picking up Bell.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back from COVID list Bell is expected to come off the reserve/COVID-19 list in advance of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact While such a move has yet to be confirmed by the team, Bell's Week 16 status is noteworthy, with Kansas City's top tight end Travis Kelce also on the reserve/COVID-19 list. If Bell is activated for Sunday's contest and Kelce isn't, Bell would be line to share TE work with Noah Gray versus Pittsburgh.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers head to KC for game with AFC playoff implications

The Steelers head to Kansas City on Sunday for an AFC showdown with plenty of playoff implications

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

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