D'Anthony Bell: Everything you need to know

Bell signed a one-year deal with the Seahawks on Thursday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports. The safety and special teamer suited up for 14 games with the Seahawks last year, seeing action on 252 special-teams snaps and 95 defensive snaps, though he ended the season with the Panthers. Bell made 15 tackles (six solo) for Seattle in 2025.

The Panthers claimed Bell off waivers Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. Bell was dropped by the Seahawks in mid-December, but he's since found a new home in Carolina. The West Florida product appeared in 14 games for Seattle this season, recording 15 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, while playing 347 total snaps (252 on special teams, 95 on defense). Now in Carolina, he's expected to play a depth role in the Panthers' secondary while contributing on special teams.

The Seahawks waived Bell on Tuesday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports. Bell had played in 13 of Seattle's 14 games this season, but he had mostly featured on special teams. The fourth-year safety tallied 15 tackles (six solo), including 0.5 sacks, during his time with the Seahawks. Bell's departure may signal that the team is preparing to activate WR and kick returner Dareke Young (quadriceps) from IR this week.