Bell recorded 55 total tackles, one forced fumble and two passes defended, including one interception, over 17 games in 2024.

EDGE Analysis

Bell opened the season as Cincinnati's top strong safety, logging 48 total tackles and two passes defended, including one interception, over the team's first 11 games. However, he struggled in coverage, allowing a 108.8 passer rating when targeted, and the Bengals' defensive allowed an average of 26.9 points per game through Week 11. As a result, he was benched in favor of Jordan Battle following the team's Week 12 bye. After Battle took over as the starter, Bell recorded just seven total tackles over 80 defensive snaps. The veteran safety is now set to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason and will likely sign a one-year prove-it deal following his benching in 2024.

Bell recorded six tackles (three solo) and one interception in the Bengals' win over the Panthers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Bell picked off Andy Dalton late in the first quarter and returned it 32 yards to the Carolina 16-yard line, setting the offense up in the red zone for an eventual Chase Brown touchdown catch to put Cincinnati up 7-0. The ninth-year veteran safety has 29 tackles (12 solo) and the lone interception through four contests and has played all 258 defensive snaps.

Bell had nine tackles (four solo) in the Bengals' 38-33 loss to the Commanders on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Bell has played at least 57 defensive snaps in each of the first three games of the regular season, and his 23 tackles over that span is third-most on the Bengals behind Germaine Pratt and Logan Wilson (33 each). Bell will look to stay busy against Andy Dalton and the Panthers in Week 4.

Bell (back) is active for Monday night's game against the Commanders.

EDGE Analysis

Bell was listed as questionable on the injury report, but he's been cleared to play against Washington. The veteran safety enters Week 3 with 14 tackles (five solo) and has played 99 percent of the defensive snaps. He'll see a lot of Zach Ertz in coverage Monday.

Bell (back) did not practice Saturday, but he is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Washington, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bell popped up on the Bengals' injury report Thursday with a back issue. While he's listed as questionable for Monday's game, the fact he ended the week with back-to-back DNPs doesn't bode well for his chances of suiting up. Jordan Battle is listed as the No. 2 strong safety on the Bengals' depth chart. However, given Battle has played only one defensive snap over the first two games of the regular season, corner Mike Hilton could be tasked with sliding over to the strong safety spot alongside free safety Geno Stone for Monday's contest, if Bell doesn't end up playing.

Bell (back) did not participate in Friday's practice session, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bell was limited Thursday, and his downgrade to a DNP on Friday is a step in the wrong direction in regards to his status for Monday's game against the Commanders. He'll have one more chance Saturday to practice in some capacity. Jordan Battle, Tycen Anderson and Mike Hilton would all be candidates to start at strong safety Monday if Bell is unable to suit up.

Bell (back) was limited during practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Bell played all but one defensive snap in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, so it's not exactly clear when he may have suffered the injury. Taking that into consideration, it's unlikely this will affect his status for Monday's game against the Commanders. However, his practice status Friday and Saturday will be worth monitoring to confirm.

Bell signed a one-year contract with the Bengals on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bell played three seasons with Cincinnati before a one-year stay in Carolina, which saw him record 69 combined tackles and an interception in 2023 across 13 contests. The 29-year-old was released by the Panthers on Wednesday and agreed to take the minimum salary with the Bengals, as he's still getting $6 million guaranteed from his former team.

Bell is slated to be released by the Panthers ahead of the start of the new league year Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Bell signed a three-year contract with Carolina last spring, but after one season, he'll now be looking for a new home. The veteran safety appeared in 13 games last season, recording 69 tackles (42 solo), two passes defended and an interception. His exit is expected to save the team only $1 million in 2024 cap space, according to Greg Auman of Fox Sports.

Bell finished the regular season with 69 tackles (42 solo) and one interception on two passes defended in 13 games.

EDGE Analysis

Bell missed a few games with quadriceps and shoulder injuries, contributing toward a career low in tackles. The 29-year-old has seen his tackle total decrease in three straight seasons and offered minimal impact breaking up passes this term. Nonetheless, he remains under contract with the Panthers for the 2024 campaign, and it's unclear whether defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero will remain in charge.