Ronnie Bell - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Lands in New Orleans The Saints signed Bell to the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Bell spent the offseason with the Lions and signed with the team's practice squad after failing to make the team out of training camp. He'll provide organizational depth at wide receiver in New Orleans. Bell has eight career catches for 90 yards and three touchdowns across 26 regular-season appearances.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from practice squad The Lions cut Bell from the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact The move makes room on the Lions' practice squad for linebacker Ty Summers. Bell joined Detroit's practice squad in late August after failing to make the team's 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He last saw regular-season action in 2024 with the 49ers, when he logged two catches (on six targets) for 22 yards while adding 23 yards on kick returns.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Finds home on practice squad Bell signed with the Lions' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Bell cleared waivers after a lackluster preseason where he caught five of six targets for 62 yards over three games. The 2023 seventh-round pick will continue to refine his craft while he awaits his next chance in the league.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to waivers The Lions waived Bell on Tuesday.

Impact A 2023 seventh-round pick, Bell spent his first two seasons with the 49ers and caught eight passes for 90 yards and three touchdowns while also mixing in on kick and punt returns. His special-teams ability gives him a good chance to stick around on the practice squad.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in win Bell caught both of his targets for 26 yards in Friday's 17-10 preseason win over the Falcons.

Impact Bell is jockeying for a spot on the Lions' 53-man roster ahead of the 2025 campaign, and he made the most of limited opportunities against Atlanta. The wide receiver is fighting an uphill battle to crack the Week 1 roster, so he'll look to stand out a bit more in Detroit's matchup with the Dolphins on Saturday.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Detroit The Lions signed Bell to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Impact Bell played in nine of the 49ers' first 11 games of the 2024 regular season, logging two catches (on six targets) for 22 yards in the process. He was waived by San Francisco on Nov. 30, and while he was signed to the Niners' practice squad three days later, he was not elevated to the active roster for the rest of the campaign. The 2023 seventh-round pick will be on the Lions' 90-man roster at the start of the new league year, and he'll use the offseason to work with the coaching staff to give himself the best shot at earning a spot on Detroit's 53-man roster for the 2025 season.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by San Francisco The 49ers cut Bell from the practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact The 2023 seventh-round pick earned a spot on the 49ers' 53-man roster at the end of training camp in late August. He appeared in nine of of the first 11 games of the regular season and accumulated two catches (on six targets) for 22 yards over that span. He was waived by San Francisco on Nov. 30, and while he was brought back to the 49ers' practice squad three days later, he wasn't elevated to the active roster for the remainder of the regular season. Bell will explore his next options and could look to catch on with a team on a reserve/future contract, which would allow him to participate in OTAs, minicamp and training camp with that team.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Back with San Francisco The 49ers signed Bell to the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Bell appeared in nine of the 49ers' 11 regular-season games before being waived from the 53-man roster Nov. 30. The 2023 seventh-round pick will remain in San Francisco on the practice squad and will be available for elevation to the active roster should the Niners need depth at wide receiver.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by San Francisco The 49ers waived Bell on Saturday.

Impact Assuming he clears waivers, Bell will explore his next options after being waived by the 49ers, who drafted him in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 253rd overall. In his tenure with the Niners, Bell registered eight catches (on 19 targets) for 90 yards and three touchdowns over 26 regular-season games.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch for Week 11 Bell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Lindsey Peters of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact It's the second time this season that Bell has been a healthy inactive, with the first instance taking place Week 4 against the Patriots. Jacob Cowing and Isaac Guerendo are expected to serve as the primary returners on kickoffs and punts for the 49ers on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees extra reps Sunday Bell played 24 of the 49ers' 63 snaps on offense and finished with one reception for 10 yards on two targets in Sunday's 28-18 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact With Jauan Jennings (hip) inactive and with Deebo Samuel (illness) and Brandon Aiyuk (knee) playing just four and 25 snaps, respectively, before exiting the contest, extra opportunities became available for Bell and the 49ers' other depth wideouts. Aiyuk has since been ruled out for the season, while the statuses of Samuel and Jennings for Sunday's game against the Cowboys are up in the air. As a result, Bell could be in store for at least one more contest with an expanded role, after he had played just 10 total snaps on offense across San Francisco's previous three contests. In addition to Bell, rookies Ricky Pearsall and Jacob Cowing and veteran Chris Conley -- who is considered day-to-day with an ankle sprain -- currently represent the 49ers' healthiest receivers.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy inactive for Week 4 Bell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Deebo Samuel (calf) and George Kittle (hamstring) back in action, Bell is the odd man out. Bell played a season-high 27 offensive snaps versus the Rams in Week 3 and caught his first pass of the campaign for 12 yards.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No receptions in Week 1 win Bell logged 13 snaps on offense (18 percent) Monday but did not log a reception in a 32-19 win over the Jets.

Impact Bell made San Francisco's opening roster as expected after a strong rookie campaign as a backup in 2023. The sophomore wideout didn't record a reception in the win, but he saw the field for 13 snaps on offense in the win. The Michigan product did not get an opportunity to return a kickoff while rookie Jacob Cowing handled punt return duties. Bell doesn't move the fantasy needle heading into a Week 2 matchup against the Vikings in his current role.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

49ers News: Trade talks heat up for wide receivers Danny Gray and Ronnie Bell With the season starting soon, the 49ers might trade receivers Danny Gray and Ronnie Bell.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

1-on-1: Rapid Fire Questions with Ronnie Bell, Josh Dobbs and More | 49ers During a special media day Toyota 1-on-1, WRs Ronnie Bell and Danny Gray, QB Josh Dobbs and CB Samuel Womack III answered rapid fire questio...

JULY 9, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Notable 49ers Seventh-Round Draftees: Brock Purdy, Ronnie Bell and More The San Francisco 49ers are scheduled to make one selection in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Take a look at the team's history of...

APRIL 19, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Niners' Ronnie Bell laughs off being trolled on social media by Park Hill High School San Francisco 49ers receiver Ronnie Bell remains a beloved alum of Park Hill High School, even if it is cheering for the Chiefs in Super Bow...

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Won't play in NFC Championship Bell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Lions, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Bell will sit out for the second straight game after not suiting up for the Niners' divisional-round win over the Packers. His last appearance was Week 18 against the Rams when he played 44 snaps -- 37 on offense and seven on special teams -- and caught one pass on five targets for a five-yard touchdown.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Happy Birthday to Ronnie Bell! San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ronnie Bell celebrates his birthday on January 28.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Jugadas Doradas: Ataque Aéreo y Terrestre Con Elijah Mitchell y Ronnie Bell Jesús Zárate y Carlos Yustis analizaron dos de las anotaciones de los 49ers en la Semana 18 frente a los Rams; una por tierra del corredor,...

JANUARY 10, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Sam Darnold Throws a Quick-Strike TD to Ronnie Bell San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold found wide receiver Ronnie Bell in the end zone for a five-yard touchdown.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Scores TD in garbage time Bell caught his only target for a 12-yard touchdown in Monday's 33-19 loss to Baltimore.

Impact Bell saw his role elevated slightly with the 49ers missing a few role players in the primetime loss to the Ravens. The seventh-round selection wound up playing seven total snaps Monday, four of which came on special teams and the last three coming on offense when the game was well out of hand. Bell made the most of his limited opportunities by grabbing his second touchdown of the season. The rookie's first score came back in Week 3, and he has seen just four total targets in 11 active games between making trips to the end zone. Given his sporadic usage and the nature of Monday's score, Bell should not be considered as a fantasy option for Week 17 when the 49ers visit the Commanders on Dec. 31.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ronnie Bell snags first NFL TD catch from Darnold's dart San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ronnie Bell snags his first NFL touchdown catch from quarterback Sam Darnold.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • NFL.COM

Sam Darnold Locates Ronnie Bell for a 12-Yard Touchdown San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold connected with wide receiver Ronnie Bell for a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

Ronnie Bell Anota y Acerca a Los 49ers El receptor abierto, Ronnie Bell, recibió el pase del mariscal de campo, Sam Darnold para un touchdown de 12 yardas.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

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