Browns receiver David Bell announced his retirement on Tuesday.

Bell, a 2022 third-round pick, was placed on the reserve/retired list.

“Several months ago, I was blindsided by an off-field injury that was beyond my control, which put my football future in jeopardy ,” Bell wrote in a social media post. “After consulting with medical experts and praying, I accept that continuing to play football would literally risk life and limb. Although it is the last thing I would otherwise want to do, with a heavy heart, I am announcing my retirement.”

Bell appeared in 32 games with six starts for Cleveland over the previous three seasons. He missed nearly all of 2024 due to a hip injury suffered in Week 2.

Additionally, the Browns have signed cornerback Tre Avery to the 53-man roster from the c

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