Bell will start at free safety against the Eagles on Sunday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports. Bell will see a major uptick in work during Week 6 with Ronnie Hickman (ankle) and Grant Delpit (concussion) inactive against Philadelphia. The 27-year-old hasn't seen much action this season outside of special teams work, but on 214 defensive snaps last season, he did have four passes defended, including two interceptions.
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Cleveland Browns
Birthdate
10/17/1996 (28)
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Active
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6'1", 211 lbs
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Covington, GA, USA
Position
SAF
College
West Florida
Experience
3 seasons
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Cleveland Browns
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
Bell will start at free safety against the Eagles on Sunday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports. Bell will see a major uptick in work during Week 6 with Ronnie Hickman (ankle) and Grant Delpit (concussion) inactive against Philadelphia. The 27-year-old hasn't seen much action this season outside of special teams work, but on 214 defensive snaps last season, he did have four passes defended, including two interceptions.
Bell (shin) passed a physical Monday. As a result, Bell will be eligible to suit up and play come Week 1 versus the Cowboys. He projects to contribute primarily on special teams and play only a minor role in the defensive backfield in 2024.
The Browns placed Bell (shin) on the active/PUP list Wednesday. Despite Bell's placement on the active/PUP list, he's eligible to practice or play at any point this preseason. The 27-year-old appeared in 17 games in 2023, recording 28 total tackles and four passes defended, including two interceptions. Bell is expected to compete for another depth role in the Browns' secondary once he returns to full health.
Bell recorded 28 tackles, four passes defensed, two interceptions and a forced fumble over 17 regular-season games in 2023. Bell was mostly a special-teams contributor but needed more on the defense after Grant Delpit (groin) was unavailable from Week 15 on through the playoffs. Most of his production came in those final weeks of the regular season, as the Browns secured a postseason ticket. Entering his third NFL season, Bell's work on special teams is enough to earn him a spot in 2024, and his play while Delpit was out showed he's up to task on defense.