ChrisBell

News: 2 days agoCoach Jeff Hafley said Tuesday that Bell is still working on getting into football shape, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Spin: Bell was cleared to return to full practice last week and ended up playing 14 offensive snaps in the Dolphins' preseason finale Friday, where he finished with two catches for 22 yards on five targets. After Miami traded Tutu Atwell to the Rams and dumped several other wideouts this past weekend, Bell is a candidate to see playing time out of the gates with the Dolphins, as he's competing with Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert and fellow rookie Caleb Douglas for snaps at the position. Bell likely needs to improve his conditioning after a long rehab from ACL surgery.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Bell was selected by the Dolphins in the third round of April's draft. The heaviest receiver in this rookie class at 222 pounds, Bell is a perimeter, possession target who increased his production in each of his four seasons at Louisville. That includes a 72-917-6 receiving line in 11 games last season, though he did tear his ACL in December. The injury could lead to a slow start to his NFL career, but considering he's joining a Miami offense devoid of playmakers, he also has a path to pacing the team in targets as a rookie. Bell could find his way to fantasy relevance if healthy and if Malik Willis plays well, but there are enough concerns that he's only worth a late flier.