MARKQUESE BELL NEWS

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys safety Markquese Bell ruled out vs. Ravens with ankle injury Bell hadn’t seen the field much as Dallas struggled against Baltimore’s offense.

SEPTEMBER 22 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Unlikely to repeat IDP performance Bell's production in 2024 is unlikely to match the career-high 94 tackles he collected over 17 regular-season games last season.

Impact Undrafted in 2022 out of Florida A&M, Bell broke out in 2023 as one of defensive coordinator Dan Quinn's favorites, filling a hybrid linebacker-safety role that put him in position for a high tackle total despite the fact that he was on the field for only 612 defensive snaps. Quinn left in the offseason to take the head coaching job in Washington however, and new DC Mike Zimmer's scheme doesn't have the same history of deploying safeties in a flexible manner. The Cowboys also bolstered their linebacking corps over the winter with free-agent signing Eric Kendricks and 2024 third-round pick Marist Liufau, leaving less need for Bell to reinforce their ranks. If he's stuck in a rotational role as a pure safety behind Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker, Bell's IDP numbers will have nowhere to go but down.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Markquese Bell, Dallas Cowboys, Safety 2017 Under Armour All-America Game selection

JUNE 13 • 247SPORTS.COM

Leading tackler in Week 11 win Bell recorded a career-high 10 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's win over the Panthers.

Impact The undrafted second-year player has slipped into the hybrid safety/linebacker role in a Dan Quinn defense that has led to IDP value for plenty of others, and Bell's workload has only grown since Leighton Vander Esch (neck) landed on IR. In five games without Vander Esch on the field, Bell has collected 33 tackles -- a 112-tackle pace over a full season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Markquese Bell willing to fill big shoes as starting linebacker With Leighton Vander Esch being done for the season, Markquese Bell is ready to fulfill the linebacker responsibilities that he has excelled...

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

FAMU's Markquese Bell is a hybrid but now he's about that LB life for Dallas Cowboys Markquese Bell, who the Cowboys converted from safety, is the eighth-highest graded linebacker in the NFL by Pro Football Focus.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Markquese Bell: God Gave Markquese Bell stepped up in a major way against the Chargers in filling in for Leighton Vander Esch, as his versatility from safety to line...

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Markquese Bell using what 'God gave' to be versatile weapon Markquese Bell stepped up in a major way against the Chargers in filling in for Leighton Vander Esch, as his versatility from safety to line...

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Markquese Bell's Tackle Stops Ekeler at 1-yard Line Dallas Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell's clutch tackle stops Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler at the 1-yard line in the...

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Markquese Bell: Year Two Jump Safety Markquese Bell talks about making the jump from his rookie season to his second year and his excitement going forward.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

LEAGUE BOUND! FAMU now has three players in the NFL, Rattlers stars earn roster spots Former Florida A&M Rattlers All-Americans Isaiah Land, Xavier Smith, and Markquese Bell have all earned an NFL nod for the 2023 season.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • TALLAHASSEE.COM

Markquese Bell 'comfortable' filling Overshown role The loss of DeMarvion Overshown throws a wrench in the Cowboys’ defensive plans, but not one that they don’t already have an emergency plan...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM