Bellore re-signed with the Commanders for two more years Thursday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports. 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.
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5/12/1989 (35)
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Active
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6'1", 250 lbs
Birthplace
St. Paul, MN, USA
Position
LB
College
Central Michigan
Experience
14 seasons
Career History
Washington Commanders
2024-Present
(1 season)
Seattle Seahawks
2019-2024
(5 seasons)
Detroit Lions
2017-2019
(2 seasons)
San Francisco 49ers
2015-2017
(2 seasons)
New York Jets
2011-2015
(4 seasons)
Bellore re-signed with the Commanders for two more years Thursday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports. 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.
Bellore (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. 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 Week 11. The backup linebacker has played nearly exclusively on special teams this season, totaling 17 tackles (nine solo) in 10 games.
Bellore (knee) is out for Thursday's game at Philadelphia, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports. 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.
Bellore suffered a knee injury Sunday against Pittsburgh and is questionable to return. 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 isn't 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.
The Commanders signed Bellore from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday. 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.
Bellore will be released by the Seahawks on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Bellore's exit will save Seattle $2.85 million in cap space, according to Brady Henderson of ESPN.com. The 34-year-old had spent the past five seasons with the team, making the Pro Bowl twice as a special-teams ace, including this past year.