Nick Bellore - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Cleared to play Sunday Bellore (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Eagles, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Bellore missed the Week 17 loss to the Cowboys, but the special-teamer is good to go for the regular-season finale. The 36-year-old Bellore has logged 11 tackles (seven solo) across 321 special-teams snaps.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Out for Week 17 Head coach Dan Quinn told reporters that Bellore (concussion) won't play in Thursday's matchup against the Cowboys, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Central Michigan product likely sustained a concussion in the Week 16 loss to the Eagles, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Thursday. Bellore has played almost exclusively on special teams this season, recording 11 total tackles and one forced fumble across 15 appearances.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Monday Bellore (concussion) was listed as DNP on Monday's estimated practice report.

Impact The Commanders held a walkthrough Monday after losing to the Eagles on Saturday night. Washington faces Dallas on Thursday, so it will be tough for Bellore to clear the protocol in time for that Week 17 contest.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 14, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

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MARCH 20, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Staying in the capital Bellore re-signed with the Commanders for two more years Thursday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The veteran special teamer made 21 tackles (11 solo) in 2024. He saw 333 snaps on special teams and just seven on defense. Bellore has played more on defense than special teams in just one of his 14 NFL seasons.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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Cleared to suit up Sunday Bellore (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Bellore returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant and logged a full session Friday, putting him on track to suit up after missing his first game of the season in Week 11. The backup linebacker has played nearly exclusively on special teams this season, totaling 17 tackles (nine solo) in 10 games.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Week 11 Bellore (knee) is out for Thursday's game at Philadelphia, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

Impact Bellore was forced out of the Commanders' contest in Week 10 early by a knee injury, and now he'll be sidelined for his first game this season Thursday as he recovers. In his absence, rookie fifth-rounder Jordan Magee has one less hurdle to potentially see his first defensive snap this year.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injures knee in Week 10 Bellore suffered a knee injury Sunday against Pittsburgh and is questionable to return.

Impact Bellore was deemed questionable to return with just over two minutes remaining in the game, so it may be difficult for him to return if the injury is more than minor. Prior to his exit, the linebacker notched one tackle on special teams. Bellore entered Sunday having played just six defensive snaps on the season, but he had logged 164 special-teams snaps over nine contests.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signed off practice squad The Commanders signed Bellore from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Bellore played 17 special teams snaps in the Commanders' Week 1 loss to the Buccaneers, and he finished the game without recording a tackle. He'll continue his role on special teams while providing depth at linebacker behind starters Frankie Luvu, Bobby Wagner and Dante Fowler.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders put QB Marcus Mariota on injured reserve; Jeff Driskel to back up Jayden Daniels

The Washington Commanders have put veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota on injured reserve

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

2024 Pro Bowler - Nick Bellore Seahawks special teamer Nick Bellore has been a mainstay on the team's special teams' unit and was named to his second career Pro Bowl this...

JANUARY 30, 2024 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Hawks Live With Nick Bellore, Jake Bobo And More Michael Bumpus and Paul Moyer prep for Week 7 vs. the Cardinals at Lumen Field. Today's show: Opponent Preview (12:11), Nick Bellore Intervi...

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • SEAHAWKS.COM

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OCTOBER 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Seahawks 90-Man Countdown: FB/LB Nick Bellore - Still Elite Specialist? Preparing to begin his 13th NFL season as a former undrafted signee, the Seattle Seahawks expect Nick Bellore to have plenty left in the tan...

JULY 8, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Seahawks Sign Special Teams Ace Nick Bellore to Contract Extension Thrilled to stay in the Pacific Northwest, specialist and locker room comedian Nick Bellore will be back for another two seasons after agree...

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Signs two-year extension The Seahawks signed Bellore to a two-year, $6.6 million contract extension Wednesday.

Impact Bellore has spent the last two seasons as Seattle's special-teams captain, while additionally playing a versatile role on both offense and defense at fullback and linebacker, respectively. The 2023 campaign will be Year 14 in the NFL for Bellore.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • SEAHAWKS.COM

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