Dolphins rookie WR Chris Bell begins practice after ACL recovery

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:41 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Dolphins rookie WR Chris Bell begins practice after ACL recovery
Summary

Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Chris Bell, a third-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, has returned to practice for the first time after recovering from a torn ACL. Activated from the non-football injury list, Bell practiced in a red non-contact jersey and expressed his excitement about getting back on the field. He acknowledged the nervousness of returning to play, focusing on regaining football shape and establishing connection with his quarterback. While Bell has yet to be cleared for tackling, he aims to be ready for the team's Week 1 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Source Links
Status Watch
  • Chris Bell joins Dolphins practice after ACL injury recovery.
  • He started on the non-football injury list before activation.
  • Bell practices in a red non-contact jersey.
  • He seeks to build rapport with his quarterback.
  • Bell aims to be ready for Week 1 against the Raiders.
Latest Updates
  • 2:41 PMYahoo SportsDolphins rookie WR is thrilled to practice after long injury recovery
What they're saying
"

Dolphins wide receiver Chris Bell joined the team as a third-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and he's just started practicing for the first time.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days