MARKQUESE BELL #14 - SAFETY - DALLAS COWBOYS
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Suits up for minicamp Bell (concussion) is participating during the Cowboys' minicamp, Gareth Patterson of The Lufkin Daily News reports.
Impact Bell was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and marijuana back in April, but the NFL has yet to send down any disciplinary action with minicamp now underway. As long as he remains available, he projects to play a rotational role in Dallas' secondary in 2026.
JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE
Cowboys could cut ties with unlikely Dan Quinn success story The Cowboys could cut veteran safety Markquese Bell this offseason, who previously thrived under Dan Quinn.
MAY 19 • THELANDRYHAT.COM
Deadspin | Cowboys S Markquese Bell facing felony drug charge Deadspin | Cowboys S Markquese Bell facing felony drug charge
APRIL 11 • DEADSPIN.COM
Markquese Bell arrested, Cowboys safety facing drug possession charges Cowboys safety Markquese Bell was arrested on both felony and misdemeanor drug charges. Here's what to know about his arrest.
APRIL 11 • USATODAY.COM

Cowboys DB Markquese Bell Arrested on Drug Possession Charges Near Dallas

Jail records show that Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell has been arrested on drug possession charges in the Dallas area.
APRIL 11 • FOX SPORTS
Cowboys DB Markquese Bell Arrested on Drug Possession Charges Near Dallas
Arrested for drug charges Bell (concussion) was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and marijuana Friday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bell could be facing disciplinary charges from the NFL under the league's personal conduct policy, though more details of the arrest have yet to be released. He is entering the second season of a three-year, $12 million contract that he signed with Dallas in March of 2025. Bell appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Cowboys in 2025, splitting his time evenly between defense and special teams and finished with 41 tackles (20 solo), three pass defenses (one interception) and one forced fumble.
APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell is arrested on drug possession charges near Dallas

Police say Dallas Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell has been arrested on drug possession charges in the Dallas area
APRIL 11 • Associated Press
Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell arrested on multiple drug charges The Dallas Cowboys are dealing with another off-field situation involving one of their defensive players. Safety Markquese Bell was arrested...
APRIL 11 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Next Man Up: Versatile Bell finds himself in crowded safety room The Cowboys have made big changes to the safety position with the addition of two free agents, but in a scheme that plans on being multiple,...
APRIL 2 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Mailbag: Could Bell play nickel corner? I’ve been hearing and reading a lot about how Christian Parker’s nickel cornerback needs to be a corner, a safety and a linebacker at times....
MARCH 9 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Forgotten Cowboys defender suddenly in line for major role under Christian Parker Cowboys veteran Markquese Bell is suddenly in line for a major role under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker.
FEBRUARY 21 • THELANDRYHAT.COM
Enters concussion protocol Bell has entered the league's concussion protocol and has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Giants, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bell went to the locker room during the second quarter of Sunday's game and was diagnosed with a concussion after an evaluation by medical staff. With Bell done for the day and Alijah Clark (personal reasons) inactive, the Cowboys will have no safeties behind Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker the rest of the way. Cornerbacks C.J. Goodwin, Corey Ballentine and Trikweze Bridges could see some snaps at safety as a result of Bell's injury.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dak Prescott rallies Cowboys from 21 down to beat Eagles 24-21 after breaking Tony Romo's record

Brandon Aubrey kicked a 42-yard field goal as time expired after Dak Prescott rallied Dallas from a 21-point deficit and the Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in a mistake...
NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press
Don't forget these 5: Bell's game-changing INT Plays that might be forgotten include a second-quarter pick by Markquese Bell that flipped the field and put the Cowboys in position to pull...
NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Markquese Bell intercepts Geno Smith on tipped pass Dallas Cowboys linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. tips Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith's pass which is intercepted by safety Markquese B...
NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • NFL.COM
Not on injury report Bell is not listed on the Cowboys' Week 11 injury report, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Impact Bell left the Cowboys' Week 9 matchup with the Cardinals due to cramps and was unable to return to the contest. Armed with an abundance of rest from the bye week, the strong safety logged a full practice and appears ready for Monday's primetime showdown with the Raiders.
NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Exits due to cramps Bell is questionable to return on Monday's Week 9 matchup against the Cardinals due to cramps.
Impact Bell left the field early in the fourth quarter and was subsequently deemed questionable to return. If he's unable to get back to action, C.J. Goodwin, Caelen Carson or Zion Childress could see some snaps on defense.
NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Can't-Miss Play: Markquese Bell runs over 80 YARDS to take blocked extra point back for a deuce Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell returns a blocked extra-point by safety Juanyeh Thomas for an 80-yard safety.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • NFL.COM
Practicing at camp Bell (shoulder) has been participating in Cowboys training camp practices, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bell missed the final seven games of the regular season with a shoulder injury last season but is now healthy. He should serve as Dallas' third safety behind Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker.
JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Next Man Up: Contract suggests new role for Bell? The Cowboys gave a three-year deal to Markquese Bell this offseason, suggesting he could have a much bigger role in the defense, like he had...
APRIL 11, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Cowboys focus on run game to start free agency with running back Williams, lineman Jones

The Dallas Cowboys focused on their running game at the start of free agency by agreeing to one-year contracts with former Denver running back Javonte Williams and former Miami off...
MARCH 11, 2025 • Associated Press
Sticking around Dallas Bell (shoulder) and the Cowboys agreed on a three-year, $12 million contract Sunday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bell finished the 2024 campaign on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, compiling six total tackles (five solo) over nine regular-season games before being shut down. The safety operated mostly as a special-teams option last season and he'll look to carve out a more significant role on defense in 2025.
MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts to IR Bell (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Impact This was an expected transaction after the rotational safety suffered a gruesome dislocated shoulder back in Week 11. Bell was widely regarded as one of the better special teams aces in the league, so his absence will be missed.
NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Markquese Bell to undergo shoulder surgery in near future Cowboys safety and special teams ace Markquese Bell will receive surgery on his shoulder in the near future after injuring it on a kickoff a...
NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Won't return this season Bell will miss the remainder of the season due to a dislocated shoulder suffered in Monday's loss to the Texans, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bell may ultimately need surgery to repair his shoulder and will likely be placed on injured reserve in the very near future. The absence of the Flordia A&M product will be a significant blow to the Cowboys' special-teams unit.
NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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