Markquese Bell - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

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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

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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

Ruled out Monday night Bell (shoulder) will not return to Monday night's game against the Texans, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The safety got hurt in the first half while attempting a tackle on a kickoff return. Bell did not record a stat before exiting. The third-year pro has played mostly on special teams this year.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Monday Bell (shoulder) is questionable to return to Monday night's game against the Texans, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact The safety got hurt while attempting a tackle on a kickoff return. Bell did not record a stat before exiting. The third-year pro has played mostly on special teams this year.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Full go Wednesday Bell (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Bell missed the Cowboys' Week 4 win over the Giants after sustaining an ankle injury the week prior, but following Wednesday's full practice session, it appears he's moved past the issue. Expect Bell to serve as a depth piece in Dallas' secondary as the season progresses.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Week 4 Bell (ankle) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Giants, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bell wasn't able to practice all week, so he'll be held out of Thursday's NFC East showdown. His next chance at suiting up will be Week 5 against the Steelers on Oct. 6. Israel Mukuamu and Juanyeh Thomas are in line to see increased work as Dallas' reserve safeties behind starters Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Thursday night Bell (ankle) is listed as doubtful ahead of Thursday night's matchup with the Giants, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Bell was unable to practice all week after sustaining an ankle injury during the Cowboys' Week 3 loss to the Ravens, so it's no surprise that he's not expected to suit up Thursday night. Assuming Bell is held out in Week 4, expect Israel Mukuamu to see increased work as one of Dallas' reserve safeties.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as DNP Bell (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact According to Harris, head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters Monday that the team will "know more tomorrow" about Bell's ankle injury after being estimated as DNP. The 25-year-old didn't return to Sunday's contest after sustaining the ankle injury, and if he's unable to suit up Thursday night, expect Juanyeh Thomas to see increased playing time as the Cowboys' top backup safety.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as DNP Bell (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact According to Harris, head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters Monday that the team will "know more tomorrow" about Bell's ankle injury after being estimated as DNP. The 25-year-old didn't return to Sunday's loss to the Ravens after sustaining the ankle injury, and if he's unable to suit up Thursday night against the Giants, expect Juanyeh Thomas to see increased playing time as the Cowboys' top backup safety.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waiting for results Bell (ankle) underwent an MRI on Monday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Bell is awaiting results to know the severity of the injury that took him out of Sunday's 28-25 loss to the Ravens. More clarity on the backup safety's status for Thursday's game against the Giants should come when the team releases its first injury report.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waiting for results Bell (ankle) underwent an MRI on Monday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Bell is awaiting details on the severity of the injury that took him out of Sunday's 28-25 loss to the Ravens. More clarity on the backup safety's status for Thursday's game against the Giants should come when the team releases its first injury report.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return Sunday Bell left Sunday's 28-25 loss to the Ravens with an ankle injury and did not return, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The backup safety did not record a stat before exiting. Dallas' other three top safeties, Donovan Wilson, Malik Hooker and Juanyeh Thomas, are all healthy.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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