Fantasy Player Profile Markquese Bell
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MarkqueseBell
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@DET: #4 vs opposing DB - 25.50 FPA
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Not on injury report
Bell is not listed on the Cowboys' Week 11 injury report, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Bell left the Cowboys' Week 9 matchup with the Cardinals due to cramps and was unable to return to the contest. Armed with an abundance of rest from the bye week, the strong safety logged a full practice and appears ready for Monday's primetime showdown with the Raiders.
Published: Thu, Nov 13 at 4:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits due to cramps
Bell is questionable to return on Monday's Week 9 matchup against the Cardinals due to cramps.
Analysis: Bell left the field early in the fourth quarter and was subsequently deemed questionable to return. If he's unable to get back to action, C.J. Goodwin, Caelen Carson or Zion Childress could see some snaps on defense.
Published: Mon, Nov 3 at 7:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Practicing at camp
Bell (shoulder) has been participating in Cowboys training camp practices, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bell missed the final seven games of the 2024 campaign with a shoulder injury last season but is now healthy. He should serve as Dallas' third safety behind Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker.
Published: Thu, Jul 31 at 3:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Sticking around Dallas
Bell (shoulder) and the Cowboys agreed on a three-year, $12 million contract Sunday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bell finished the 2024 campaign on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, compiling six total tackles (five solo) over nine regular-season games before being shut down. The safety operated mostly as a special-teams option last season, and he'll look to carve out a more significant role on defense in 2025.
Published: Sun, Mar 9 at 4:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Shifts to IR
Bell (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Analysis: This was an expected transaction after the rotational safety suffered a gruesome dislocated shoulder back in Week 11. Bell is widely regarded as one of the better special teams aces in the league, so his absence will be missed.
Published: Sat, Nov 23 at 7:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't return this season
Bell will miss the remainder of the season due to a dislocated shoulder suffered in Monday's loss to the Texans, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bell may ultimately need surgery to repair his shoulder and will likely be placed on injured reserve in the very near future. The absence of the Flordia A&M product will be a significant blow to the Cowboys' special-teams unit.
Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 9:46am by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out Monday night
Bell (shoulder) will not return to Monday night's game against the Texans, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The safety got hurt in the first half while attempting a tackle on a kickoff return. Bell did not record a stat before exiting. The third-year pro has played mostly on special teams this year.
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 7:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable to return Monday
Bell (shoulder) is questionable to return to Monday night's game against the Texans, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Analysis: The safety got hurt while attempting a tackle on a kickoff return. Bell did not record a stat before exiting. The third-year pro has played mostly on special teams this year.
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 6:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Full go Wednesday
Bell (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Bell missed the Cowboys' Week 4 win over the Giants after sustaining an ankle injury the week prior, but following Wednesday's full practice session, it appears he's moved past the issue. Expect Bell to serve as a depth piece in Dallas' secondary as the season progresses.
Published: Wed, Oct 2 at 2:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Not playing Week 4
Bell (ankle) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Giants, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bell wasn't able to practice all week, so he'll be held out of Thursday's NFC East showdown. His next chance at suiting up will be Week 5 against the Steelers on Oct. 6. Israel Mukuamu and Juanyeh Thomas are in line to see increased work as Dallas' reserve safeties behind starters Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker.
Published: Thu, Sep 26 at 4:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Doubtful for Thursday night
Bell (ankle) is listed as doubtful ahead of Thursday night's matchup with the Giants, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Bell was unable to practice all week after sustaining an ankle injury during the Cowboys' Week 3 loss to the Ravens, so it's no surprise that he's not expected to suit up Thursday night. Assuming Bell is held out in Week 4, expect Israel Mukuamu to see increased work as one of Dallas' reserve safeties.
Published: Wed, Sep 25 at 12:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Estimated as DNP
Bell (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Analysis: According to Harris, head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters Monday that the team will "know more tomorrow" about Bell's ankle injury after being estimated as DNP. The 25-year-old didn't return to Sunday's loss to the Ravens after sustaining the ankle injury, and if he's unable to suit up Thursday night against the Giants, expect Juanyeh Thomas to see increased playing time as the Cowboys' top backup safety.
Published: Mon, Sep 23 at 3:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Waiting for results
Bell (ankle) underwent an MRI on Monday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: Bell is awaiting details on the severity of the injury that took him out of Sunday's 28-25 loss to the Ravens. More clarity on the backup safety's status for Thursday's game against the Giants should come when the team releases its first injury report.
Published: Mon, Sep 23 at 10:20am by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't return Sunday
Bell left Sunday's 28-25 loss to the Ravens with an ankle injury and did not return, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis: The backup safety did not record a stat before exiting. Dallas' other three top safeties, Donovan Wilson, Malik Hooker and Juanyeh Thomas, are all healthy.
Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 5:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Unlikely to repeat IDP performance
Bell's production in 2024 is unlikely to match the career-high 94 tackles he collected over 17 regular-season games last season.
Analysis: Undrafted in 2022 out of Florida A&M, Bell broke out in 2023 as one of defensive coordinator Dan Quinn's favorites, filling a hybrid linebacker-safety role that put him in position for a high tackle total despite the fact that he was on the field for only 612 defensive snaps. Quinn left in the offseason to take the head coaching job in Washington, however, and new DC Mike Zimmer's scheme doesn't have the same history of deploying safeties in a flexible manner. The Cowboys also bolstered their…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 30 at 8:28am by Rotowire.com
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Breaks out in second season
Bell recorded 94 tackles (60 solo) while adding four passes defended and two forced fumbles over 17 regular-season games in 2023.
Analysis: The undrafted second-year safety out of Florida A&M began the season splitting his time between a depth role on defense and special teams, but Bell moved into a starting role Week 6 and never looked back. He filled the hybrid linebacker/safety role that had previously made an IDP asset out of players like Keanu Neal in defensive coordinator Dan Quinn's system, so Bell's 2024 outlook could depend heavily on whether Quinn returns to Dallas next season or takes a head coaching job elsewhere.
Published: Tue, Jan 30 at 10:11am by Rotowire.com
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Pops for 10 stops
Bell recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) in a Week 17 win over the Lions.
Analysis: The hybrid linebacker-safety produced double-digit tackles for the second time this season as he continues to provide solid deep-league IDP value in Dan Quinn's scheme. Bell, who went undrafted in 2022 out of Florida A&M and saw only 20 snaps on defense over five games as a rookie, has erupted for 92 tackles, three passes defended and two forced fumbles over 16 games this season.
Published: Mon, Jan 1 at 10:28am by Rotowire.com
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Eight tackles in defeat
Bell recorded eight tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 22-20 loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: Bell finished second on the team with eight stops, reaching that mark for the first time in four games. The linebacker has stepped into a starting role in his sophomore season, producing 82 tackles, three pass deflections and two forced fumbles over 15 games so far.
Published: Tue, Dec 26 at 6:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Paces team in tackles Week 13
Bell logged eight tackles (four solo) in Thursday's 41-35 win against the Seahawks.
Analysis: Bell played on 84 percent of Dallas' defensive snaps in the victory and led the team in stops. His tackle total has been up and down throughout the campaign, as he's recorded seven or more stops in five games but has also posted four or fewer six times. Bell's role does seem to be growing, as he's logged at least 73 percent of the Cowboys' defensive snaps each of the past three weeks.
Published: Fri, Dec 1 at 7:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Leading tackler in Week 11 win
Bell recorded a career-high 10 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's win over the Panthers.
Analysis: The undrafted second-year player has slipped into the hybrid safety/linebacker role in a Dan Quinn defense that has led to IDP value for plenty of others, and Bell's workload has only grown since Leighton Vander Esch (neck) landed on IR. In five games without Vander Esch on the field, Bell has collected 33 tackles -- a 112-tackle pace over a full season.
Published: Mon, Nov 20 at 10:01am by Rotowire.com
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In line to play Sunday
Bell (calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The second-year middle linebacker was limited in practice all throughout the week with a calf injury, but it now seems as if he's had enough time to move past the issue. Bell has appeared in eight games for the Cowboys this season, recording 41 total tackles, one forced fumble and one pass deflection.
Published: Fri, Nov 10 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Tending to calf injury
Bell (calf) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Bell appears to be in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season in Week 10 with a calf issue. Unless he's able to upgrade to full participation at practice Friday, he'll probably carry an injury designation into the weekend.
Published: Thu, Nov 9 at 3:05pm by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | @PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | GB, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 5 | @NYJ, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 6 | @CAR, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 7 | WAS, | 4 | - | - | - | - | 6.00 |
| 8 | @DEN, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3.50 |
| 9 | ARI, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 5.50 |
| 10 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @LV, | - | - | 1 | - | - | 4.50 |
| 12 | PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 13 | KC, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2.00 |
| 14 | @DET, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2.50 |
| 15 | MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
- Markquese Bell intercepts Geno Smith on tipped passMon, Nov 17 at 6:44pm
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. tips Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith's pass which is intercepted by safety Markquese Bell.
- Can't-Miss Play: Markquese Bell runs over 80 YARDS to take blocked extra point back for a deuceSun, Sep 28 at 6:28pm
Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell returns a blocked extra-point by safety Juanyeh Thomas for an 80-yard safety.
- Markquese Bell is in perfect position to snag INT off Stetson Bennett's middle throwSun, Aug 11 at 2:21pm
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Markquese Bell nabs an interception on Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett's middle throw.
- Carr: If Prescott were in Love's shoes on Sunday, he'd have played just as well | 'NFL Total Access'Tue, Jan 16 at 4:03pm
NFL Network's David Carr: If Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott were in Green Bay Packers Jordan Love's shoes on Sunday, he'd have played just as well.
- Markquese Bell's textbook 'Peanut Punch' creates Cowboys' THIRD takeaway of 'SNF'Sun, Dec 10 at 8:36pm
Dallas Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell's textbook 'Peanut Punch' creates the Cowboys' THIRD takeaway of 'Sunday Night Football' against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14 of the 2023 NFL regular season.
- Markquese Bell's CLUTCH tackle stops Ekeler at 1-yard line in fourth quarterMon, Oct 16 at 8:08pm
Dallas Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell's clutch tackle stops Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler at the 1-yard line in the fourth quarter.
- Jason McCourty's top defensive plays from Week 1 Wed, Sep 13 at 7:25am
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- Cowboys' top plays vs. Jaguars | Preseason Week 1Sat, Aug 12 at 6:26pm
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- Peter Schrager reveals Nos. 10-7 of preseason names to pull forMon, Aug 7 at 6:53am
NFL Network's Peter Schrager reveals Nos. 10-7 of preseason names to pull for.
- Markquese Bell's ricochet INT hypes up Dak Prescott on the sidelineFri, Aug 26 at 7:29pm
Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell intercepts a pass from Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock after it ricochets off a Seahawks' receiver.
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Up Next- Markquese Bell intercepts Geno Smith on tipped passMon, Nov 17 at 6:44pm
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. tips Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith's pass which is intercepted by safety Markquese Bell.
- Can't-Miss Play: Markquese Bell runs over 80 YARDS to take blocked extra point back for a deuceSun, Sep 28 at 6:28pm
Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell returns a blocked extra-point by safety Juanyeh Thomas for an 80-yard safety.
- Markquese Bell is in perfect position to snag INT off Stetson Bennett's middle throwSun, Aug 11 at 2:21pm
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Markquese Bell nabs an interception on Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett's middle throw.
- Carr: If Prescott were in Love's shoes on Sunday, he'd have played just as well | 'NFL Total Access'Tue, Jan 16 at 4:03pm
NFL Network's David Carr: If Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott were in Green Bay Packers Jordan Love's shoes on Sunday, he'd have played just as well.
- Markquese Bell's textbook 'Peanut Punch' creates Cowboys' THIRD takeaway of 'SNF'Sun, Dec 10 at 8:36pm
Dallas Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell's textbook 'Peanut Punch' creates the Cowboys' THIRD takeaway of 'Sunday Night Football' against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14 of the 2023 NFL regular season.
- Markquese Bell's CLUTCH tackle stops Ekeler at 1-yard line in fourth quarterMon, Oct 16 at 8:08pm
Dallas Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell's clutch tackle stops Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler at the 1-yard line in the fourth quarter.
- Jason McCourty's top defensive plays from Week 1 Wed, Sep 13 at 7:25am
NFL Network's Jason McCourty shares his top defensive plays from Week 1 of the 2023 season.
- Cowboys' top plays vs. Jaguars | Preseason Week 1Sat, Aug 12 at 6:26pm
Watch the Dallas Cowboys' best plays in the team's preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Peter Schrager reveals Nos. 10-7 of preseason names to pull forMon, Aug 7 at 6:53am
NFL Network's Peter Schrager reveals Nos. 10-7 of preseason names to pull for.
- Markquese Bell's ricochet INT hypes up Dak Prescott on the sidelineFri, Aug 26 at 7:29pm
Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell intercepts a pass from Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock after it ricochets off a Seahawks' receiver.