49ers release linebacker Quinton Bell

His San Francisco stay lasted 32 days

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

49ers released linebacker Quinton Bell. Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Bell signed a one-year contract with San Francisco on July 29. The move removes him from the active roster during final preseason cuts.

Why it matters: The release ends Bell’s bid for a reserve role before the 2026 opener. San Francisco also gains flexibility for its final roster decisions.

By the numbers: Bell has played 34 NFL games with three starts, recording 32 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one pass defensed.

What to watch: Watch whether Bell joins another roster and how San Francisco uses the opening.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-08-30T18:14:04.458108+00:00

CONVERSATION

Loading comments…

NFLBreakingSan Francisco 49ersQuinton Bell

Follow NFL Intelligence

Real-time signals and analysis

@WireReportNFL

WR Pro

The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.

$9/month Free weekly newsletter →

49ers release linebacker Quinton Bell

More on Quinton Bell

Sources

More on Quinton Bell