The Panthers claimed Bell off waivers Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

The Seahawks signed Bell to a one-year contract Friday, Chad Krispinsky of WKBN First News 27 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bell spent the last three seasons in Cleveland, where he carved out a significant role on special teams. He appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Browns in 2024. The 28-year-old safety will spend the offseason working to establish himself as a reliable special-teams asset with his new team.

Bell will start at free safety against the Eagles on Sunday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bell will see a major uptick in work during Week 6 due to Ronnie Hickman (ankle) and Grant Delpit (concussion) being inactive against Philadelphia. The 27-year-old Bell 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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Bell recorded five tackles (four solo) while intercepting a pass and deflecting another in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Bell was to secure his first career interception as time expired in the fourth quarter, picking off a hail-mary attempt by Justin Fields. The safety stepped into a larger role after Grant Delpit (groin) was placed on injured reserve earlier in the week, notching a season-high five tackles.

Bell (concussion) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bell was sidelined for Cleveland's Week 11 matchup against Buffalo with a concussion. However, he cleared the league's protocol and practiced in full on Friday to clear his way for a return against Tampa Bay. In nine games this season, Bell has tallied five tackles while playing 137 of his 146 snaps on special teams.

Bell (concussion) has been ruled out for the Browns' Week 11 matchup with the Bills, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bell suffered a concussion in Week 10 versus the Dolphins and will be forced to miss at least one contest while recovering. He'll now shift his focus to being ready for Week 12 against the Buccaneers. Grant Delpit and John Johnson will remain the top options at safety for the Browns on Sunday.