Chris Bell discusses recovery and practice status for Dolphins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Miami Dolphins rookie Chris Bell is back on the practice field after recovering from a knee injury that ended his college season at Louisville. Activated off the non-football injury list, Bell is taking his recovery day by day and wearing a non-contact jersey. He expressed excitement about joining his teammates and noted the positive development of fellow rookie Caleb Douglas during training camp. Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley emphasized the cautious approach to Bell's return, highlighting the need for him to regain football shape and timing with the quarterbacks. Bell looks forward to catching passes from Malik Willis this season.
- •Chris Bell returns to practice after knee injury recovery.
- •Bell activated from the non-football injury list this week.
- •Coaches are cautious while monitoring Bell's progress.
- •Bell expressed eagerness to reconnect with teammates.
- •Dolphins focus on developing young receivers like Bell and Douglas.
- 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Bell returns to practice, potentially adding another option to Dolphins’ young receiving corps
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Miami Dolphins' Chris Bell on the plan for when he'll see live action
"The Miami Dolphins wide receiver room could receive a boost soon with the return of rookie Chris Bell, who has been sidelined for much of training camp while recovering from a knee injury sustained in college. Bell has participated in two practices this week after being activated from the non-football injury list on Monday. “It feels great," Bell said Tuesday.
"Miami Dolphins' third-rounder Chris Bell is on the practice field, saying he's feeling good in his rehab.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 6:16 PMChris Bell returns to practice, potentially adding another option to Dolphins’ young receiving corps
The Miami Dolphins wide receiver room could receive a boost soon with the return of rookie Chris Bell, who has been sidelined for much of training camp while recovering from a knee injury sustained in college. Bell has participated in two practices this week after being activated from the non-football injury list on Monday. “It feels great," Bell said Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 5:18 PMMiami Dolphins' Chris Bell on the plan for when he'll see live action
Miami Dolphins' third-rounder Chris Bell is on the practice field, saying he's feeling good in his rehab.
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