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.