Chris Bell Health, Injury Updates & History

Bell was limited Wednesday as the Dolphins continue managing his practice workload following ACL sur...

Bell carries no injury designation and is cleared to play Sunday against Kansas City despite recently experiencing soreness and fluid buildup in his surgically repaired right knee, doctors have indicated the issue is not considered a major concern, allowing the rookie receiver to remain available for an expanded role with Caleb Douglas sidelined

Bell will not face a snap restriction in Sunday's season opener against the Raiders after completing his recovery from the ACL tear he suffered in November, the rookie receiver returned to practice in mid-August and showed enough progress with his health and conditioning to earn a starting role, with head coach Jeff Hafley confirming Bell is ready for a full workload in Week 1

Bell has been activated from the active/non-football injury list as he continues recovering from the torn ACL he suffered in December, the Dolphins' third-round pick is now cleared to make his training camp practice debut after previously being limited to rehabilitation work with trainers

Placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury (NFI) list while recovering from a torn ACL and is expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2026 season, with a possible return later in the year.