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Lions | Seven players released Mon Aug 29, 02:15 PM
The Detroit Lions have released RB Mike Bell, WRs Demario Ballard and Marcus Harris, DT Montavious Stanley, LB Dejuan Fulghum, SS Michael Johnson and PK Dave Rayner.
| Footballguys view: The emergence of RB Aaron Brown caused the team to move on from Mike Bell. He could find a spot with another team in need of a between the tackles runner. |
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Lions | Mike Bell misses game Sun Aug 28, 07:39 PM
Detroit Lions RB Mike Bell (illness) didn't play in the team's preseason game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Aug. 27.
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Lions | Looking for more from two RBs Thu Aug 18, 03:55 PM
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said the team will be looking for more production from RBs Jerome Harrison and Mike Bell in the second preseason game. The two running backs combined for 13 yards on 11 carries in the first preseason game.
| Footballguys view: Schwartz wanted to establish a strong running game in Detroit, but Mikel Leshoure's season-ending achilles injury will make that very difficult. Harrison got almost no interest on the free agent market, and we're seeing why. |
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Lions | Two RBs signed Tue Aug 9, 10:12 AM
The Detroit Lions have signed free-agent RBs Jerome Harrison (Eagles) and Mike Bell (Browns). Terms of the deals were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: The season ending injury for Mikel LeShoure has the Lions scrambling to add talent. Bell is purely a power runner who can grind out tough yards. Harrison is a good change up runner with speed and agility to be dangerous in the open field. |
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Browns | Mike Bell not expected back Sun May 15, 06:02 PM
The Cleveland Browns are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent RB Mike Bell once the lockout is over.
| Footballguys view: Bell is a one-dimensional power back who could find a home with another team. The Browns are expected to use both Peyton Hillis and second-year RB Montario Hardesty as their primary backs in 2011. |
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Browns | Mike Bell could see more time in Week 17 Thu Dec 30, 11:31 AM
Cleveland Browns RB Mike Bell could receive extended playing time in Week 17 with RB Peyton Hillis (ribs) nursing an injury, according to CBSSports.com.
| Footballguys view: Hillis has been banged up in recent weeks, so the Browns may save some wear and tear on their star runner by giving Bell more carries. Going up against the Steelers this week we're not predicting much success for the Browns ground game. |
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Browns | Two practice Wednesday Wed Dec 15, 06:03 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Mike Bell (illness) and QB Colt McCoy (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Dec. 15, according to ClevelandBrowns.com.
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Browns | Believe Mike Bell can be effective Week 6 Sat Oct 16, 11:58 AM
Cleveland Browns offense coordinator Brian Daboll believes RB Mike Bell can be effective in Week 6 even though the team acquired him earlier this week, reports Mary Kay Cabot, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Daboll said there are some plays that Bell as ran in the past.
| Footballguys view: Mike Bell runs similarly to Peyton Hillis but he's nowhere near as talented. Bell also gets banged up regularly, so we're not expecting much from him especially this week against the Steelers. |
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Browns | Mike Bell acquired Wed Oct 13, 02:48 PM
The Cleveland Browns have acquired RB Mike Bell from the Philadelphia Eagles for RB Jerome Harrison, according to FOXSports.com.
| Footballguys view: Two former Broncos in Cleveland now. Jerome Harrison was not a favorite of Mike Holmgren and the team wanted more power when running the football. Bell will play a backup role behind Peyton Hillis. |
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Eagles | Three players probable for Week 4 Fri Oct 1, 06:32 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Mike Bell (illness), OT Austin Howard (back) and DE Brandon Graham (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 1, reports Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News. They are listed as probable for Week 4 and are expected to play.
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Eagles | Two do not practice Thursday Thu Sep 30, 03:21 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Mike Bell (illness) and OG Nick Cole (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 30.
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Eagles | Nine players probable for Week 2 Fri Sep 17, 06:50 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR Jason Avant (back), DE Antwan Barnes (wrist), RB Mike Bell (toe), OG Nick Cole (knee), OG Todd Herremans (ankle), OT Austin Howard (back), LB Akeem Jordan (groin), DT Trevor Laws (oblique) and P Sav Rocca (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 17, according to the Philadelphia Daily News' Les Bowen. All are listed as probable for Week 2 and are expected to play.
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Eagles | Nine players fully practice Thursday Thu Sep 16, 04:19 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR Jason Avant (back), DE Antwan Barnes (wrist), RB Mike Bell (toe), OG Nick Cole (knee), OG Todd Herremans (ankle), OT Austin Howard (back), LB Akeem Jordan (groin), DT Trevor Laws (oblique) and P Saverio Rocca (hamstring) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 16.
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Eagles | Eight players fully practice Wednesday Wed Sep 15, 03:32 PM
Philadelphia Eagles DE Antwan Barnes (wrist), RB Mike Bell (toe), DT Brodrick Bunkley (ankle), OG Nick Cole (knee), OG Todd Herremans (ankle), OT Austin Howard (back), DT Trevor Laws (oblique) and LB Ernie Sims (wrist, quadriceps) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 15.
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Eagles | Mike Bell will play Friday Mon Aug 23, 12:32 AM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Mike Bell (calf) practiced Sunday, Aug. 22, and will play in the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 27, reports Jeff McLane, of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Eagles | Mike Bell feels he could have played Sun Aug 22, 03:49 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Mike Bell (calf) said he could have played against the Cincinnati Bengals. He said he trusts the coaching staff and team's trainers, so he is going to do what they feel is best for him.
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Eagles | Mike Bell sits out Friday Sat Aug 21, 12:08 AM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Mike Bell (calf) participated in pregame warm-ups Friday, Aug. 20, but he was never going to play in the team's preseason game, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane, citing head coach Andy Reid.
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Eagles | Mike Bell questionable for Friday Wed Aug 18, 11:14 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Mike Bell (calf) took part in the team's practice Wednesday, Aug. 18, and is questionable for their preseason game Friday, Aug. 20, reports CBSSports.com.
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Eagles | Mike Bell misses practice Tuesday Tue Aug 17, 11:22 AM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Mike Bell (calf) did not take part in practice Tuesday, Aug. 17, according to CBSSports.com.
| Footballguys view: Mike Bell has already been banged up a couple of times for the Eagles, which has allowed rookie Charles Scott to show what he can do with increased reps. Durability is a huge concern with Bell and he might not be able to make it through the entire season without missing time. |
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Eagles | Mike Bell injured Sunday Sun Aug 15, 12:17 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Mike Bell (calf) suffered a slight calf strain during practice Sunday, Aug. 15, reports Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News.
| Footballguys view: Bell can't seem to stay healthy. He had just returned from a hamstring injury before hurting his calf. |
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Eagles | Three limited Sunday Sun Aug 8, 07:52 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Mike Bell (hamstring), WR Jeremy Maclin (knee) and C A.Q. Shipley (ankle) worked in the non-contact portion of practice Sunday, Aug. 8, but sat out most of the team�s morning practice, reports Jonathan Tamari, of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Eagles | Mike Bell returns to practice Sat Aug 7, 10:21 AM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Mike Bell (hamstring) returned to practice Saturday, Aug. 7, according to CBSSports.com.
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Eagles | Several players miss practice Friday Fri Aug 6, 05:55 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (knee), CB Asante Samuel (hamstring), RB Mike Bell (hamstring), TE Martin Rucker (hamstring) and C A.Q. Shipley (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Aug. 6, reports Nate Mink, of the Philadelphia Daily News.
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Eagles | Eight miss Thursday evening practice Fri Aug 6, 03:38 AM
Philadelphia Eagles DT Antonio Dixon (concussion), RB Mike Bell (hamstring), TE Martin Rucker (hamstring), CB Macho Harris (hamstring), C A.Q. Shipley (ankle), DE Victor Abiamiri (knee), LG Todd Herremans (foot) and C Jamaal Jackson (knee) did not take part in the team's evening practice Thursday, Aug. 5, reports Les Bowen, of The Philadelphia Daily News.
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Eagles | Two carted off field Sunday Sun Aug 1, 08:00 PM
Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel (hamstring) and RB Mike Bell (hamstring) were each carted off the field Sunday, Aug. 1, reports Jeff McLane, of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Eagles | Rookie Scott the likely third-string RB Tue Jul 20, 05:10 PM
The Eagles official website reports sixth-round draft pick Charles Scott (LSU) appeared to bump ahead of veteran Eldra Buckley in the spring, and he likely heads into training camp as the No. 3 halfback.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy owners need to remember the name Charles Scott. He's got a nose for the end zone and is a powerful runner who gets stronger as the game goes on. Scott reminds many in the scouting community of former Bengals back Rudi Johnson because of his straight ahead no-nonsense style. Scott is currently behind LeSean McCoy and Mike Bell, but could see an increase in playing time if Bell is injured (again). |
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Eagles | Know running game remains vital Sat Jun 26, 05:05 PM
Eric Edholm, from ProFootballWeekly.com, reports that with all of the talk about how the offense will be different with the change from Donovan McNabb to Kevin Kolb at quarterback, it's easy to forget how important the run game might be in the big picture. It's nearly a given that the Eagles will throw the ball more than they run it this season. Since Andy Reid took over in 1999, the team has thrown the ball more than it passed it every season and has hovered around the 60 percent passing mark several times. But taking pressure off Kolb to win games by himself will be an important element of the Eagles' offensive identity.
| Footballguys view: LeSean McCoy is going to be the main man for the Eagles, but shouldn't be a guy who gets 22-25 carries a game. Instead, the Eagles will complement him with veteran power back Mike Bell. Because he's been injury prone during his pro career, the Eagles have an option behind Bell (rookie Charles Scott) in case he gets banged up again. Fullback Leonard Weaver has been told that he won't see as many carries this year as he had last season, but he'll still be relied on as a receiver out of the backfield. |
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Eagles | Mike Bell expected to be No. 2 RB Fri Jun 11, 01:22 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Mike Bell is expected to win the team's primary running back job during training camp, according to Jeff McLane, of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles signed Bell to give them a power option behind LeSean McCoy. Bell also has a nose for the end zone, and may be a goalline specialist for the Eagles this year. He's had trouble staying healthy throughout his career because of his reckless running style, so rookie Charles Scott may have to take over for him at some point during the year. |
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Eagles | Fewer carries for Weaver with Bell in town? Sun Jun 6, 04:42 PM
Les Bowen, from the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Eagles FB Leonard Weaver commented on Mike Bell. "[Bell] and [LeSean] McCoy back there is going to be a great duo. Maybe sprinkle me in a little bit. Those guys are going to be the workhorses." Weaver likes what he has seen of Bell, he said. "I think he's doing great out there. He's learning very fast," Weaver said. "He's able to come out and be explosive and his ability is taking over without [Bell] having to think about what he has to do. It's tough when you haven't been in a West Coast offense. It makes it difficult sometimes. But he came in early, right away after the Super Bowl. He got in the playbook, and has been able to perform, so he looks great out there."
| Footballguys view: Mike Bell has constantly battled through injury during his pro career, so the Eagles may be forced to get Weaver more carries than it seems right now. Philadelphia also drafted RB Charles Scott out of LSU, and he could be a perfect replacement for Mike Bell as the team's power back. |
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Eagles | Mike Bell appears full strength Tue Jun 1, 09:11 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Mike Bell (hamstring) appeared to be back at full strength Tuesday, June 1, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane.
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Eagles | RB Bell back at practice Tue Jun 1, 07:07 PM
Les Bowen, from the Philadelphia Daily News, reports via Twitter that RB Mike Bell has returned to practice after missing last week due to a hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles signed Bell away from New Orleans so he could give them a power complement to second-year RB LeSean McCoy. Bell runs with authority, but has no regard for his body and has been constantly dinged up throughout his career. We'll be surprised if he makes it through 16 games fully healthy. |
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Eagles | Mike Bell tweaked hamstring Monday Tue May 25, 08:09 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Mike Bell (hamstring) tweaked a hamstring during the team's practice Monday, May 24, and will sit a few days, reports Jordan Raanan, of the CSNPhiladelphia.
| Footballguys view: Mike Bell has always battled nagging injuries throughout his career with the Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints. Now that he's with the Eagles it looks like more of the same. The Eagles are likely to be very careful with him so the injury doesn't linger. Bell is expected to complement RB LeSean McCoy, and bring the Eagles more power to their running game. |
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Saints | Will not match offer to M. Bell Tue Mar 23, 09:59 PM
Adam Schefter, of ESPN.com, reports the New Orleans Saints will not match the offer sheet that restricted free-agent RB Mike Bell signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, which officially makes Bell a member of the Eagles.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles get the big power back they've been after in Mike Bell who will play a complementary role behind LeSean McCoy. Bell could also be a factor for the Eagles when they get near the endzone, and might be a TD vulture for Philadelphia. |
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Saints | Outside chance team match's offer to M. Bell Fri Mar 19, 08:45 PM
Jeff McLane, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports there is only an "outside chance" that the New Orleans Saints will match the offer made by the Philadelphia Eagles to restricted free-agent RB Mike Bell, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles are looking for a power back that can complement LeSean McCoy, but even if they sign Mike Bell they could still spend a pick on a running back in the 2010 NFL Draft. |
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Eagles | No-trade clause part of Bell's offer sheet Fri Mar 19, 12:11 PM
Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports the Philadelphia Eagles had a no-trade clause in the offer sheet signed by New Orleans Saints restricted free-agent RB Mike Bell, according to a source.
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Eagles | Saints not expected to match offer to M. Bell Thu Mar 18, 07:55 PM
Jeff McLane, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports the New Orleans Saints are not expected to match the Philadelphia Eagles' offer to restricted free-agent RB Mike Bell.
| Footballguys view: The Saints are bringing in veteran Justin Fargas for a visit, and that could signal they're not going to match the Eagles offer to Bell. |
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Eagles | Bell signs offer sheet Tue Mar 16, 05:23 PM
Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports New Orleans Saints restricted free-agent RB Mike Bell has signed an offer sheet with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to his agent. The offer is a one-year deal worth $1.7 million.
| Footballguys view: The Saints will have seven days to match the offer. |
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Eagles | Have not given offer sheet to Bell Tue Mar 16, 04:48 PM
James Varney, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports Josh Luchs, agent for New Orleans Saints restricted free-agent RB Mike Bell, said there is no concrete offer sheet from the Philadelphia Eagles.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles are looking for a powerful complement to LeSean McCoy and Bell may be the right fit - they just need to agree on a price. |
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Eagles | M. Bell to visit Tuesday Mon Mar 15, 06:01 PM
Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Philadelphia Eagles are scheduled to meet with New Orleans Saints restricted free-agent RB Mike Bell Tuesday, March 16.
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Eagles | M. Bell could visit Mon Mar 8, 12:15 PM
Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports New Orleans Saints restricted free-agent RB Mike Bell could eventually visit with the Philadelphia Eagles if he does not sign with either the Seattle Seahawks or Cleveland Browns.
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Seahawks | M. Bell to visit Sun Mar 7, 06:09 PM
Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports New Orleans Saints restricted free-agent RB Mike Bell will make his first visit with the Seattle Seahawks.
| Footballguys view: The Seahawks need a big power back to complement their duo of Julius Jones and Justin Forsett, and Bell could fit that role. |
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NFL | Several teams interested in Bell Sat Mar 6, 06:28 PM
Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the Seattle Seahawks, Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles are showing interest in New Orleans Saints restricted free-agent RB Mike Bell.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles are looking for a power complementary back to go along with LeSean McCoy and FB Leonard Weaver. The Browns could use a bigger back to go along with Jerome Harrison, and the Seahawks have to add more size to their backfield because Julius Jones and Justin Forsett are not big backs. Bell isn't the most dynamic runner in the league, but could have value as the power back in a RBBC. |
Saints | Three RFAs would not bring compensation Tue Mar 2, 10:20 PM
Updating a previous item, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports New Orleans Saints impending restricted free agents RB Mike Bell, DT Remi Ayodele and S Chris Reis have each been offered the lowest tender, but none of them would bring draft-pick compensation should they sign with another team.
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Saints | Bell tendered low offer Mon Mar 1, 03:29 PM
Updating a previous report, Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the New Orleans Saints tendered restricted free-agent RB Mike Bell the low offer, according to a source.
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Saints | Four RFAs not tendered offers Thu Feb 25, 06:10 PM
Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports the New Orleans Saints did not tender offers to restricted free-agent RB Mike Bell, CB Leigh Torrence, FB Kyle Eckel and DL Jeff Charleston.
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Saints | Three fielding kickoffs in pregame warmups Sun Feb 7, 05:31 PM
Doug Tatum, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints WR Robert Meachem, RB Mike Bell and WR Courtney Roby (knee) are fielding kickoffs during pregame warmups for the Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7.
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Saints | 10 could be RFAs this offseason Fri Jan 29, 03:01 AM
The Associated Press reports New Orleans Saints RB Mike Bell, OT Jammal Brown, OG Jahri Evans, DT Anthony Hargrove, S Roman Harper, WR Lance Moore, WR Courtney Roby, OT Zach Strief, TE David Thomas and CB Leigh Torrence could be restricted free agents this offseason if 2010 is an uncapped year.
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Saints | M. Bell without a touch in NFCCG Tue Jan 26, 09:37 AM
CBSSports.com reports New Orleans Saints RB Mike Bell did not receive a touch in the NFC Championship Game. Head coach Sean Payton, however, said not to read anything into his lack of playing time. 'He'll have his touches,' Payton said.
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Saints | Thomas, Bell expected to see most of carries in playoffs Tue Jan 12, 04:44 PM
Jeff Duncan, of The Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints RBs Pierre Thomas (ribs) and Mike Bell are expected to receive the majority of the carries throughout the playoffs despite RB Reggie Bush's success in the last four games of the regular season.
| Footballguys view: Thomas is the every-down back, Bush is the satellite back and Bell is the short-yardage, goal-line back. If one of those backs get hurt during the Saints playoff run, then we'll see veteran Lynell Hamilton mixed in more. |
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Saints | Bell probable for Week 15 Fri Dec 18, 06:30 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Mike Bell (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 18. He is listed as probable for Week 15 and is expected to play.
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