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ArticleDolphins plan for rookie receiver Chris Bell to play in preseason finale
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The Miami Dolphins selected wide receiver Chris Bell out of Louisville in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft despite the pass catcher's ACL tear in November of last year... he was out of his red [non-contact] jersey. He did team [drills], so he was in contact drills... the plan would be... I'd like to see him play in the game.
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Bell cleared for contact drills and preseason finale after ACL tear; ahead of recovery timeline.

Third-round 2026 draft pick out of Louisville selected despite ACL tear in November 2025; cleared from non-contact (red) jersey and participating in full contact drills by late preseason; head coach Jeff Hafley plans for Bell to play in preseason finale against Atlanta on Friday with increased practice reps, signaling ahead-of-schedule recovery trajectory and readiness for Week 1 against Las Vegas on September 13th.

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