Dolphins news: Chris Bell, Kyle Louis, Jonah Savaiinaea updates

The Miami Dolphins opened Week 2 of the 2026 NFL Preseason by activating rookie wide receiver Chris Bell from the non-football injury list. Bell has been recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in November when he was playing at Louisville. He has been allowed to do rehab work but could not practice while on the NFI list; he made his practice debut on Monday, wearing a red, no-contact jersey.

Miami Dolphins on SI reporter Alain Poupart took a closer look at Bell’s activation and what it could mean for the Dolphins as they prepare for their Preseason Week 2 game against the New York Giants and for the regular season start next month:

Because of his body size and type and his playing style, Bell has drawn comparisons to new New England wide receiver A.J. Brown, and having Bell and the speedy and tall [rookie wide receiver Caleb] Douglas together on the field bring all sorts of interesting possibilities for new QB Malik Willis and the passing game.

Because he’s a rookie coming off a major knee injury, the Dolphins and especially their fans will have to resist the temptation of expecting too much too soon from Bell, but it’s also OK to dream big about the potential of the wide receiver corps if both he and Douglas can reach their full potential.

You can check out the rest of that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Breaking Down the Significance of the Big Chris Bell News – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
The Miami Dolphins activated the rookie wide receiver off the Non-Football Injury list

Dolphins training camp practice report

Dolphins training camp practice 13: WR Chris Bell returns to practice – C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald
To see Miami Dolphins No. 18 — albeit in a red jersey — running routes has to bring a smile to any fan’s face. That’s because wide receiver Chris Bell has been doing rehab assignments as he recovers from a torn ACL suffered during his senior season at Louisville.

Miami Dolphins Training Camp Practice 12 Observations: Chop Chopping Again, Miller Time – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
The Miami Dolphins returned to practice Monday at the Baptist Health Training Complex following their preseason opener

Practice 12: 2026 Miami Dolphins Training Camp Notebook – Travis Wingfield, MiamiDolphins.com
The Dolphins were back on home turf Monday after a week-long trip to the nation’s capital. The 12th practice of training camp featured a lot of the same standouts from the first 11 sessions.

Dolphins camp: Despite one activation, several starters miss practice; plus stock up, stock down – Chris Perkins, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Injuries and health are becoming more of a story for the Miami Dolphins as training camp continues, but it’s not yet known how many of the ailments are long term. Wide receiver Chris Bell was activated Monday, and that was the big news for the day. He wore a red (no contact) jersey during practice. He did individual drills but didn’t participate in 11 on 11.

Jonah Savaiinaea takes major step forward in Preseason Week 1

Dolphins’ Savaiinaea on what changed. And Aikman, Achane, Douglas, Rodriguez – Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
Jonah Savaiinaea isn’t going to attribute his strong camp and excellent preseason debut to his move from left guard, where he struggled mightily as an NFL rookie, to right guard, where he thrived in college at Arizona.

Dolphins’ Jonah Savaiinaea impressed in preseason opener, possibly signaling Year 2 breakthrough – David Furones, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Miami Dolphins second-year guard Jonah Savaiinaea impressed so much in Friday night’s preseason opener that coach Jeff Hafley had to highlight his play in front of the team.

Rookie linebacker Kyle Louis adding safety reps at practice

Dolphins rookie linebacker Kyle Louis gets safety reps in practice – David Furones, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Miami Dolphins rookie linebacker Kyle Louis was working with the safeties in individual and team drills during Monday’s practice. The decision brings to the forefront the versatility Louis, the fourth-round pick out of Pittsburgh, was known to have before the draft as a former high school safety who has coverage skills at linebacker.

Dolphins LB Kyle Louis is ‘just ready’ for his shot in the secondary – C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald
Kyle Louis was scared when coach Jeff Hafley told him to come to the office. And why wouldn’t he be?

What Rookie Kyle Louis’ Expanding Role Means for the Miami Dolphins – Tyler DeSena, Miami Dolphins on SI
Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley had suggested at draft time that Kyle Louis could play different spots for his defense

Dolphins Injuries

Dolphins Stock Report (Day 13): How long will Jordyn Brooks be sidelined? – Omar Kelly, Miami Herald
The Miami Dolphins defense apparently has five potential starters nursing injuries that might keep them sidelined for a few days, if not weeks.

ICYMI – The Phinsider News and Updates

Dolphins sign defensive lineman; waive safety – Marek Brave, The Phinsider
Miami adds Cam Rice, defensive lineman from Maryland.

Does Quinn Ewers’ performance this year matter? – Kevin Nogle, The Phinsider
Miami Dolphins second-string quarterback Quinn Ewers may miss some time after injury versus Commanders.

Dolphins activate receiver Chris Bell off of non-football injury list – Marek Brave, The Phinsider
Bell practiced in red non-contact jersey on Monday.

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