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Hafley: No ‘pitch count’ for rookie receiver Bell

Chris Bell

MIA Wide Receiver #18

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Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley said there will be no “pitch count” for starting receiver Chris Bell, and that he trusts both Bell and fellow rookie starter Caleb Douglas.

“We believe those guys deserve to start, and we’re gonna start them,” was Hafley’s matter-of-fact Wednesday statement. His words come after the ‘Fins officially listed the third-round rookies as starters on Tuesday. His “pitch count” comments pertain to Bell’s summer stint on the NFI list as he completed his recovery from torn ACL suffered last season at Louisville. Starting a pair of Day 2 receivers in Week 1 is far from ideal for anybody, but no less so than trotting out Jalen Tolbert. The Dolphins are fully committed to their rebuild, and rookies like Bell, Douglas and Kevin Coleman are the biggest potential beneficiaries. Bell and Douglas belong on 12-team league watch lists, with Coleman worth a dynasty stash.

- Patrick Daugherty

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Chris Bell

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Dolphins wideout Chris Bell is listed as a starting wideout in Miami’s offense on their unofficial Week 1 depth chart.

Bell is yet another young wideout in Miami — along with Caleb Douglas — who could make a fantasy impact right away as the Dolphins deal with what looks on paper to be an extremely rough defense. Bell only just shed his non-contact jersey in late August, so we’re expecting a slow start, but his Week 1 performance could certainly throw him on waiver wire columns if he starts and plays most of the snaps.
Chris Bell

MIA Wide Receiver #18

Dolphins WR Chris Bell caught 2-of-5 targets for 22 yards in Friday’s preseason game against the Falcons.

Bell played in the preseason for the first time this evening. He got involved early and looked good. He snagged a four-yard catch on the first play from scrimmage and hauled in an 18-yarder on the next drive by finding the soft spot in the Falcons’ zone coverage on a post route. Bell got shaken up by a hard hit while unsuccessfully attempting to bring in another pass, but he remained on the field and came back out for the next drive as well. Bell’s return from an ACL tear seems to be going well, and the Dolphins’ wide receiver depth chart has open roles. Unsurprisingly, Bell said after the game that he will be ready to go for Week 1. He should be targeted as a last-round pick in 12-team fantasy drafts.
Caleb Douglas

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Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas was held out with the starters in Friday’s preseason game against the Falcons.

Douglas has seemingly secured a starting role in his rookie season. The big-bodied downfield wide receiver looked good in the first preseason game and played just three snaps in the second one. The Dolphins are expected to field a run-heavy offense, but Douglas could warrant FLEX treatment before long. He should be targeted late in drafts.
Chris Bell

MIA Wide Receiver #18

Dolphins WR Chris Bell was seen without a non-contact jersey at Monday’s practice.

It’s yet another encouraging sign for Bell, who was activated off the PUP list last Monday after recovering from a torn ACL he suffered during his 2025 season at Louisville. The rookie third-rounder has been getting up to speed since making his return and could have a chance to contribute to the Dolphins’ offense later this season.
Chris Bell

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Dolphins activated WR Chris Bell (knee) from the active/non-football injury list.

Bell has been recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last season at Louisville, but is now ready to return to the field. The Dolphins used the 94th overall pick in this year’s draft on Bell to bolster their receiver room, but whether or not he’ll be able to get up to speed and contribute as a rookie is to be determined. Bell has the ideal size for an outside receiver and caught 72 passes for 917 yards and six touchdowns in his final season. Given the underwhelming nature of the Dolphins’ receiver room, it’s possible he works his way into a more meaningful role later in the season.
Caleb Douglas

MIA Wide Receiver #7

Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas caught 1-of-2 targets for 28 yards in Friday’s preseason game against the Commanders.

Douglas is worth a late-round pick. Dolphins QB Malik Willis attempted five passes tonight, sending two his way. Both of Douglas’ targets were downfield throws. Douglas erred on the first. After managing to get wide open, running toward the right sideline, the rookie wide receiver experienced a blip in his spatial awareness and ended up securing the pass while stepping out of bounds. Willis gave him another chance on a vertical route from the slot, firing a long ball to the lanky receiver downfield. Douglas fought contact with his right hand while high-pointing the pass with his left, and critically retained possession as he landed hard on his back. The third-round rookie looks good.
Caleb Douglas

MIA Wide Receiver #7

Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas is a starter on the team’s initial unofficial depth chart.

Douglas has had some camp buzz after going 75th overall and appears to be holding off Tutu Atwell for a starting role. While this does not mean Douglas is necessarily going to be a fantasy factor this season, neither Malik Washington nor Jalen Tolbert have done much with their opportunities so far in their respective careers. It’s certainly possible — if not outright likely — that Douglas rides a high target share to be fantasy-interesting early.
Chris Bell

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Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley said he hopes WR Chris Bell (knee) plays in the preseason.

Hafley does not yet know if Bell will be able to play in the preseason, but thinks it would be “a huge benefit” if so. Bell is reportedly making “significant” progress in his rehab from a late-season ACL tear and is now running, cutting, accelerating and decelerating. The Dolphins still don’t consider Bell “day-to-day,” but it seems as though they expect him to play in “real games” this year. Keep an eye on him. The rookie wide receiver could be worth adding off waivers in-season.
Caleb Douglas

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NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe believes Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas has a chance to earn a starting role this year.

In a recent NFL Network segment, Wolfe discussed two rookies that he will be watching next week in training camp “who could make a big Year 1 impact.” On the defensive side of the ball, Wolfe understandably lists first-round rookie CB Chris Johnson. On the offensive side, Wolfe lists Douglas, a third-round rookie. All of the Dolphins’ wide receiver roles are wide open. Passing production could be volatile in the Dolphins’ offense, but Douglas is a player to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.
Chris Bell

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Dolphins placed WR Chris Bell (knee) on the active/non-football injury list.

Bell tore his ACL late last season while playing for Louisville and is not guaranteed to return before the start of the season, though he can be pulled off this list at any time. The lack of reps he’s getting this offseason will likely make it hard for him to make a real case to be in Miami’s pecking order right when he’s ready. We’re expecting Bell to have a non-zero chance of being an interesting fantasy play later in the season, but in most leagues he can be left on waivers.

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49ers HC Kyle Shanahan told reporters that Kyle Tonges suffered and MCL injury against the Rams.

Shanahan told reporters that it “doesn’t look good.” The 27-year-old tight end suffered the injury near the end of the first half, and it sounds like San Francisco will be without the backup tight end for some time. Luke Ferrell will likely see more snaps with Tonges unavailable.
- Christopher Crawford

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Tyler Higbee

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Tyler Higbee caught both of his targets for 12 yards in the Rams’ Week 1 loss to the 49ers.

Higbee ended up leading the Rams’ tight ends in targets and receptions, as Davis Allen had just one catch before exiting with a head injury, and Terrance Ferguson didn’t catch his only opportunity. Ferguson still seems like the tight end to roster going forward, but one could argue Higbee has the higher floor because he’ll see more snaps because of his blocking ability. That’s not a ringing endorsement, if it’s not obvious. The Rams will try and get it going against the Giants in Week 2.
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Davante Adams

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Davante Adams caught 3-of-6 targets for 26 yards in the Rams’ Week 1 loss to the 49ers.

There was much talk about how great Adams looked in the precursor to the season, but it wasn’t on display in Week 1. The 33-year-old had a long gain of just 13 yards, and he and Matthew Stafford were unable to find much opening against the San Francisco secondary. Adams will get a chance to rebound in Week 2 in a Monday Night Football contest against the Giants.
- Christopher Crawford

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Puka Nacua caught 5-of-9 targets for 74 yards in the Rams’ Week 1 loss to the 49ers.

Nacua did bring in a 41-yard connection in the first half, but outside of that, it was a disappointing first effort to the season for one of the best wideouts in the game. It’s tough to blame much — if any — of it on Nacua, as Matthew Stafford and the Rams’ passing attack was completely shut down by the 49ers’ defense. All things considered, it could have been worse. Nacua remains near the top of the wideout rankings for Week 2 against the Giants.
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DeMarcus Robinson caught 2-of-3 targets for 50 yards and a touchdown in the 49ers’ Week 1 win over the Rams.

Robinson snagged one of three touchdown passes from Brock Purdy, with his being the longest connection on a 39-yard strike. The 31-year-old had just one other catch, and while he’s still capable of making a deep play or two, it’s hard to trust him as fantasy option. He’ll have a chance to prove the doubters wrong again in Week 2 against the Dolphins.
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George Kittle caught 2-of-5 targets for 12 yards in the 49ers’ Week 1 win over the Rams.

Brock Purdy tried to get Kittle involved early in the contest, but it was the one legitimate option that Purdy wasn’t able to find success will. It’s amazing that the 32-year-old was even able to play in this game considering he tore his Achilles in January, but it is also fair to say it was a fantasy dud. Expect better things going forward for Kittle, and the next chance comes in Week 2 against a not-so-great Dolphins’ defense.
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Deebo Samuel caught 6-of-7 targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in the 49ers’ Week 1 win over the Rams.

In addition to those receptions, Samuel also added a rush for five yards and returned two kicks for 74 yards with a long of 45. The 30-year-old’s time with the Commanders was disappointing, but his return to San Francisco — at least in this first contest — was a successful one, even without much yardage. The 30-year-old’s targets were likely helped by De’Zhaun Stribling leaving with an ankle injury, but the connection between Samuel and Purdy looked solid enough in the Australia opener. Samuel will be back in action in Week 2 in a matchup against the Dolphins.
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Mike Evans caught 6-of-7 targets for 49 yards with a touchdown in the 49ers’ Week 1 win over the Rams.

Evans made his debut with the 49ers and high-pointed a touchdown pass from Brock Purdy the way we’ve seen him do it for well over a decade with the Buccaneers. He did have a drop, but he was targeted early as the 49ers were pass-happy in the first half before needing less of an arial attack over the final two quarters. Evans is always going to be a red-zone threat with his 6-foot-5 size, and stands a decent chance of scoring again in Week 2 against the Dolphins.
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Blake Corum

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Blake Corum rushed 10 times for 54 yards in the Rams’ Week 1 loss to the 49ers.

Corum was unable to find the end zone while Kyren Williams did, but Corum was the more efficient tailback between the 20s with Williams only tallying 41 yards. He was also a non-factor in the passing game, but the Rams were basically a non factor in the passing game with Matthew Stafford struggling to figure out the 49ers’ defense. Corum could see more touches in Week 2 against the Giants, but there’s no guarantee.
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Kaelon Black rushed 14 times for 65 yards in the 49ers’ Week 1 win over the Rams.

It was Black’s NFL debut, and all things considered, it was a pretty good one. The former Indiana star had four more carries than Christian McCaffrey, and was much more involved in the rushing attack in the first half; although CMC was obviously a factor in the passing attack and Black had just one catch for five yards. It wasn’t the most impressive statline you’ll see from a debut, but there were definitely flashes that suggest success for the 24-year-old. Black and the 49ers will get a chance to face the Dolphins in Week 2.
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