Quinton Bell, who recently faced uncertainty regarding his future with the Miami Dolphins, has decided to re-sign with the team, a surprising turn of events given that just days ago he was expected to become a free agent. Bell, primarily a special teams player, contributed modestly last season with 27 tackles and one sack over 17 games. His re-signing comes on the heels of the Dolphins hiring new special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman and maintaining defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, who has confidence in Bell's potential.

Bell's future playing time on defense may hinge on the health of the team’s starting edge rushers, including Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips, both of whom have dealt with injuries recently. The Dolphins are also pursuing elite edge rusher Joey Bosa, which could further limit Bell's chances for defensive snaps. However, should injuries arise among the starters, Bell's previous training camp performances and willingness to learn could earn him a critical role.