Overview
- Bell revealed his decision on Oct. 14 in a social media statement, writing that continuing to play would "literally risk life and limb."
- The Browns placed him on the reserve/retired list after he opened 2025 on the reserve/non-football injury list.
- Attorney Brad Sohn told Cleveland.com the life-threatening risk stemmed from a complication during offseason surgery unrelated to Bell’s 2024 dislocated hip.
- Drafted 99th overall in 2022 out of Purdue, Bell finished with 41 receptions for 408 yards and three touchdowns across 32 NFL games.
- The team publicly thanked Bell, and reporters note key medical details remain undisclosed as his attorney signals potential accountability concerns.