NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade
Miami Dolphins activate rookie wide receiver Chris Bell from injury list
Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Chris Bell has returned to practice after being activated from the non-football injury list on Monday. Bell is recovering from a knee injury sustained last November and is currently participating in limited team activities.
Read the full story at WSVN 7 MiamiWhy It Matters
The return of Chris Bell provides the Miami Dolphins with an additional receiving option as the team integrates new players following the departure of veteran receivers.
Key Facts
- Chris Bell was activated from the non-football injury list on Monday.
- Bell is recovering from a torn ACL suffered in November.
- Bell participated in two practices this week wearing a red noncontact jersey.
- Bell will not participate in Thursday's joint practice with the New York Giants.
- Bell will not play in Saturday's preseason game.
- Bell's status for the Sept. 13 season opener against Las Vegas is currently unknown.
- The Dolphins drafted three wide receivers in April: Chris Bell, Caleb Douglas, and Kevin Coleman Jr.
- Bell recorded 2,166 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns during his college career at Louisville.
Who's Mentioned
locationLas Vegas“Site of the season opener”personJeff Hafley“Miami Dolphins coach”locationLouisville“University where Chris Bell played college football”personMalik Willis“Miami Dolphins quarterback”organizationMiami Dolphins“NFL football team”personKevin Coleman Jr.“Miami Dolphins wide receiver”other228“Chris Bell's weight in pounds”personChris Bell“Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver”organizationNew York Giants“NFL football team”other2,166“Total college receiving yards for Chris Bell”personCaleb Douglas“Miami Dolphins wide receiver”other12“Total college touchdowns for Chris Bell”