Bell signed a one-year contract with the Bengals on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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.
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Panthers' Vonn Bell: Career low in stops
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Bell finished the regular season with 69 tackles (42 solo) and one interception on two passes defended in 13 games.
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.
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Panthers' Vonn Bell: Cleared to play Week 14
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Bell (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Saints after logging a full practice Friday.
Bell was limited Wednesday and Thursday, but he avoided an injury designation by increasing his practice participation Friday. The starting strong safety will return from a one-game absence Sunday.
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Panthers' Vonn Bell: Gets back on field
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Bell (shoulder) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday.
Bell missed the team's loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday after logging three consecutive DNPs heading into the weekend, so his return to the field is ultimately a step in the right direction. However, Bell should still be considered questionable for Week 14 against the Saints and may need to up his activity level in practice as the week goes on to increase his chances of suiting up.
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Panthers' Vonn Bell: Won't play at Tampa Bay
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Bell (shoulder) is listed as out for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.
Bell will miss his fourth game of the season in Week 13, this time due to a shoulder injury he sustained in Week 12 at Tennessee. Sam Franklin figures to start at safety in his place Sunday.
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Panthers' Vonn Bell: Returns to action
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Bell (quadriceps) played for the first time since Week 5 in Thursday's 16-13 loss to the Bears and recorded four tackles (two solo).
The Panthers' starting strong safety also played on all 70 defensive snaps. Bell has 37 tackles, two passes defensed and an interception in six games this season.
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Panthers' Vonn Bell: Status still in question
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Bell (quadriceps) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bears.
Bell has been considered a full participant in practice all week, but his status for Week 10 remains in question. The Ohio State product last played Week 5 against the Lions, and with several injuries impacting Carolina's defense, a return by Bell would be a boon for the team's secondary against Chicago.
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Panthers' Vonn Bell: Looks good for Week 10
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Bell (quadriceps) was a full participant at Monday's walk-through practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.
Bell looks in line to snap a two-game absence streak assuming he avoids any setbacks throughout the week. If that is the case, he will presumably take on his usual role at strong safety. Thus, Alex Cook and Matthias Farley would return to their depth roles at the position.
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Panthers' Vonn Bell: Doubtful for Week 9
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Bell (quadriceps) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Bell was a limited participant in all three of Carolina's practices, but it would be surprising if he manages to play. The veteran safety last took the field in Week 5 against the Lions. With Jeremy Chinn (quadriceps) on injured reserve, Alex Cook could get the start against Indianapolis if Bell sits out as expected.
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Panthers' Vonn Bell: Not ready to return Week 8
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Bell (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Bell's last appearance came in Week 5 against the Lions. His next chance to play will come in Week 9 against the Colts, with Alex Cook and Sam Franklin likely to see more playing time against the Texans in Bell's absence.
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Panthers' Vonn Bell: Missing Wednesday's practice
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Bell (quadriceps) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Despite getting extra rest with the Week 7 bye, Bell is still nursing the quadriceps injury he sustained ahead of Week 6 at the Dolphins. If he's still absent from practice Thursday and Friday, he'll probably have to sit out again Sunday versus the Texans.
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Panthers' Vonn Bell: Will sit out at Miami
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Bell (quadriceps) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Dolphins.
Bell seems to have sustained a quadriceps injury at practice during the week, as he was limited at practice Thursday and absent entirely Friday after not being listed on Carolina's injury report Wednesday. The precise severity of the issue is unclear at this point, but he'll be forced to sit out at least one game as he recovers. With Xavier Woods (hamstring) also listed as out, Sam Franklin and rookie fifth-rounder Jammie Robinson will probably see significant workloads at safety in Week 6.
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Panthers' Vonn Bell: Logs eight tackles in win
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Bell recorded eight solo tackles in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Seahawks.
Bell has now seen his tackle total grow in each game this season. He was also on the field for all 71 snaps, which means he has yet to miss a snap through three games. Thus, his reliability at safety is something to be noted. He will look to continue increasing production in Week 4 when the Panthers host the Vikings.
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Bengals' Vonn Bell: Tallies 77 tackles in 2022
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Bell ended the 2022 regular season with 77 tackles, four interceptions, eight passes defended and one sack across 16 games. He added 17 tackles and one sack over the Bengals' three postseason contests.
Bell, who is one of the Bengals' team captains, will be a free agent this offseason but is likely to re-sign with the team. Assuming he does, the 28-year-old should reclaim a starting role at safety for the Bengals in 2023.
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Bengals' Vonn Bell: Jumps on loose ball
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Bell finished with 10 tackles (seven solo), including one for loss, and also recovered a fumble recovery Sunday against the Giants.
Bell not only recovered a fumble in Week 12, he also led the Bengals in tackles during the 19-17 loss. The Ohio State product has now tallied 10 or more tackles in back-to-back contests, bringing his season total to 84 stops (49 solo) through 11 contests.
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Bengals' Vonn Bell: Leads team in tackles
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Bell recorded 13 tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed across 62 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to Washington.
Bell continues to be the main cog in the Bengals defense this season, as he now leads the team with 74 tackles. The veteran safety has been both consistent and reliable, as he has played in 100 percent of Cincinnati's defensive snaps this year.
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Bengals' Vonn Bell: Records another eight tackles
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Bell made eight tackles in Sunday's 37-34 loss to the Browns.
After four seasons in New Orleans, Bell has made a strong first impression in Cincinnati. The Ohio State product leads the team with 53 tackles through the first seven games, adding one pass breakup as well. Bell hasn't notched any sacks, interceptions or forced fumbles yet, but those would simply be the icing on the cake of an already steady fantasy asset.
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Saints' Vonn Bell: Strong play in fourth season
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Bell finished the 2019 regular season with 89 tackles (66 solo), two forced fumbles, 1.5 sacks, one interception and a touchdown.
He also recovered five fumbles. The Ohio State product ends the final year of his rookie deal with steady numbers, as he's compiled between 83 and 89 tackles in all four years of his NFL career. Bell started all 13 of his appearances in 2019 while securing his first interception and first touchdown on a scoop-and-score against Seattle in Week 3. The safety is just one of a long list of Saints who will be free agents in 2020.
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Saints' Vonn Bell: No-go Sunday
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Bell (knee) is officially listed as out for Week 17's game against the Panthers, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Bell failed to suit up in either of the final two practices this week heading into Sunday, so this news isn't surprising. With the Ohio State product sidelined, Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is likely to receive the start at the strong safety position.
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Saints' Vonn Bell: Does not practice Thursday
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Bell (knee) did not practice Thursday, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.
There were no reports Bell had suffered an injury in Week 14 against San Francisco, so it's possible this is just a rest day. The Saints still have two more practices before Monday night's game against the Colts, so the 25-year-old still has time to recover.
