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MAY 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Diminished role expected Bell is expected to have a diminished role with the addition of Elijah Moore.

Impact Bell was Cleveland's leader with 236 snaps as the slot receiver last season, per Pro Football Focus. While he was serviceable in that role, the Browns felt an upgrade was needed and traded for Moore, who was the Jets' leading slot receiver in 2022 with 255 snaps. The Browns also added Marquise Goodwin, another slot-heavy receiver, which should further negatively impact Bell's playing time in 2023.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maybe Browns Add More Receiver Help, but Don't Forget About David Bell The Cleveland Browns could add receiver help this coming offseason, although it would be more to exploit a good opportunity rather than chas...

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cleveland Browns News and Rumors 2/18: David Bell's Potential, Tush Pushes, and Vaults of Cash It's the relatively link-poor OBR Daily Newswire, with some chatter about WR David Bell, tush pushing, and the explosion of sports betting i...

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Browns WR David Bell was Better as a Rookie Than you Think One stat suggests that Cleveland Browns wide receiver David Bell was open quite often in 2022.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Browns WR David Bell aims to be 'the best player on the field' and separate himself from the rest Browns 2022 third-round rookie receiver David Bell has the bar set high for himself after an encouraging first year.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Shut out Week 18 Bell did not catch either of his two targets in a 28-14 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 18.

Impact Bell finished the season with just one catch on four targets over the final three weeks. He had thumb and toe injuries down the stretch, missing nearly two full games, which impacted him over the final five games. The rookie slot receiver finished the year with 24 catches, 35 targets and 214 yards. Bell had steady, if minor, production prior to the injury and, like every pass catcher on the team, will wait for Deshaun Watson to return to form the quarterback had prior to a long layoff. If the old Watson is back in 2023, the Browns will likely throw more, and Bell could build off the modest output of his rookie season.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

OBR Analytics: Week 17 Recap and David Bell The OBR's Anthony Reinhard recaps Week 17 and explains why he is concerned about David Bell

JANUARY 4, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Browns rookie David Bell laments tipped ball that led to Deshaun Watson INT in Saints loss: 'I take full responsibility' The rookie failed to catch a crucial pass that led to a New Orleans TD.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Returns to action Bell caught one of two targets for 18 yards in Saturday's 17-10 loss to the Saints.

Impact Bell rejoined the active roster after missing one week due to a toe injury. He had 51 snaps and a 73-percent share, season highs for the rookie wideout. Cleveland's passing attack has taken a step back since Deshaun Watson returned from his suspension, so expected output for Bell and others should be seen through that filter. The Browns had fewer than 200 passing yards for the third time in four starts, with the offense averaging 170 passing yards when Watson starts.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

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