Chris Bell's injury in the past as he rolls for Dolphins in preseason

MIAMI GARDENS — Following the Miami Dolphins' selection of wide receiver Chris Bell in the NFL draft, there was an expectation that he would eventually be available for the upcoming season. Bell made his NFL debut during the preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 28. Coach Jeff Hafley's initial assessment of Bell's readiness was evident from the start of the game.

The Dolphins targeted Bell five times in the first quarter, with the receiver catching two passes for 22 yards, including an 18-yarder from quarterback Cam Miller. Bell, who played college football at Louisville, stands at 6-foot-2, weighs 228 pounds, and is known for his speed, toughness, strength, and intelligence. His unique physical attributes have been praised by teammates such as Dolphins cornerback JuJu Brents and tight end Greg Dulcich.

The Dolphins' strategy appears to be to spread the ball around, with Bell potentially receiving as many targets as other wide receivers Malik Willis, Caleb Douglas, Kevin Coleman Jr., Greg Dulcich, or De Von Achane. Head coach Jeff Hafley expressed his admiration for Bell's play style, noting his explosiveness and ability to break tackles.