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David Bell, Cleveland Browns wide receiver, to undergo season-ending hip surgery
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    David Bell, Cleveland Browns wide receiver, to undergo season-ending hip surgery

    CLEVELAND — Browns wide receiver David Bell will undergo season-ending surgery after dislocating his hip in Sunday’s win at Jacksonville.

    A third-round pick in 2022, Bell was injured while being tackled on a 6-yard completion on Cleveland’s first possession in the third quarter. He was carted off the field before the Browns (1-1) went on to beat the Jaguars 18-13.

    Bell finished with three catches for 27 yards on just nine plays.

    Browns coach Kevin Stefanski awarded Bell a game ball and said he’s saddened to see his season come to such a quick ending.

    “Very disappointing,” Stefanski said. “We’ve talked about injuries many times and they’re no fun. Nobody likes them. Particularly ones like this that can end the season. Feel badly for David. I know his teammates feel badly for him, but he will bounce back. He’s a guy that is a big part of this football team.”

    Bell, who played at Purdue, has 41 catches for 408 yards and three touchdowns with Cleveland.

    Stefanski said running back Pierre Strong Jr. is “week to week” with a hamstring injury. Also, defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo cleared concussion protocol after being checked for a head injury following the game.

    Stefanski said he hasn’t ruled tight end David Njoku out “yet” for this week’s game against the New York Giants. Njoku, who led Cleveland in catches and TD receptions last season, sprained his ankle in Week 1 against Dallas.

    Stefanski added tackles Jedrick Wills Jr. and Jack Conklin could “potentially” play this week after missing the first two games. Both are coming of knee surgeries.

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    Cleveland Browns fans received some disappointing news this week as it was announced that wide receiver David Bell will be undergoing season-ending hip surgery. Bell, who has been a key player for the Browns this season, suffered the injury during last week’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

    Hip injuries can be particularly challenging for athletes, as they can impact mobility and overall performance on the field. In Bell’s case, it was determined that surgery was the best course of action to ensure a full recovery and to prevent any long-term complications.

    The loss of Bell will undoubtedly be felt by the Browns, as he has been a reliable target for quarterback Baker Mayfield and has been a consistent contributor to the team’s offense. However, the Browns will need to rally together and find ways to fill the void left by Bell’s absence.

    Injuries are an unfortunate reality in professional sports, and the Browns will need to rely on their depth and resilience to overcome this setback. While Bell’s absence will be felt, this could also be an opportunity for other players to step up and showcase their talents.

    As fans, we can only hope for a speedy recovery for David Bell and look forward to seeing him back on the field next season. In the meantime, let’s continue to support the Browns as they navigate this challenging situation and work towards a successful end to the season.