Bell posted two receptions (on four targets) for 23 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 19-17 loss to Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Bell hauled in the lone passing touchdown from Tyler Shough, connecting for a 16-yard touchdown that pulled the score to 19-17 with just over one minute remaining. The third-year wideout filled in for the Saints' depleted receiving corps, as Chris Olave (illness) was inactive while five other wideouts were on IR. Bell still finished with fewer targets than wide receivers Kevin Austin (nine) and Dante Pettis (five) as well as tight end Juwan Johnson (five) and running back Audric Estime (five). In 28 career regular-season appearances, Bell has now accumulated 10 catches for 113 yards and four touchdowns. He joined the Saints' practice squad in early October before signing with the active roster this past Friday.

Bell signed with the Saints' active roster Friday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

EDGE Analysis

The third-year pro from Michigan will join the Saints' active roster for the second consecutive week after failing to record an offensive statistic across nine total snaps (seven on special teams, two on offense) in the Week 17 win over the Titans. Bell is expected to operate as one of New Orleans' top wideouts in Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, as Chris Olave (blood clots), Mason Tipton (groin), Trey Palmer (ankle), Devaughn Vele (shoulder), Bub Means (lower leg) and Ja'Lynn Polk (shoulder) will all be sidelined.

Bell reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

Bell was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 34-26 win over the Titans, ranking fourth at his position with two offensive snaps behind Chris Olave (49), Kevin Austin (44) and Dante Pettis (37). Bell failed to record any stats on offense, but he did secure one tackle while playing seven snaps with the special-teams unit. With Mason Tipton (groin) still banged up, it's possible that Bell is elevated again in Week 18 versus the Falcons.

Bell was elevated from the Saints' practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The third-year pro from Michigan joined the Saints' practice squad in early October and has now been promoted to the active roster. Bell's last in-game action came with the 49ers in 2024, when he appeared in nine contests and caught two of six targets for 22 yards across 105 offensive snaps. He's expected to play a depth role in New Orleans' wide receiver corps during Sunday's matchup against the Titans.

The Saints signed Bell to the practice squad Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

The Lions cut Bell from the practice squad Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Bell signed with the Lions' practice squad Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

The Lions waived Bell on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.