Overview
- The team placed rookie wide receiver Chris Bell on the active/non‑football injury list as he continues rehabilitation from a torn ACL sustained after his 2025 college season.
- The NFI label keeps Bell on the 90‑man training camp roster but prevents him from practicing until he is cleared, and the Dolphins have said they will not rush his return.
- Bell was a third‑round draft pick out of Louisville after a 2025 breakout that included 72 catches for 917 yards and six touchdowns, which is why Miami is taking a conservative recovery plan.
- With Bell unavailable at the start of camp, Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert, Tutu Atwell and rookie receivers Caleb Douglas and Kevin Coleman Jr. are expected to carry the position group and earn early reps.
- The move fits into Miami's broader offseason shift toward youth and cap flexibility after moving on from top receivers, and it could lead to a reserve/NFI roster move if Bell is not ready by the regular‑season cutdown.