Vonn Bell Rejoins Bengals on One-Year Contract

After a season with the Carolina Panthers, safety Vonn Bell returns to Cincinnati, bolstering the Bengals' secondary.

Vonn Bell, former Bengals safety, returns to Cincinnati on a one-year deal after being released by the Carolina Panthers.
Bell started 48 games for the Bengals from 2020 to 2023, serving as a team captain and amassing five interceptions and 288 tackles.
The Panthers are responsible for the majority of Bell's 2024 salary due to offset language in his contract, allowing the Bengals to sign him for veteran-minimum money.
Bell's return is part of the Bengals' efforts to retool their safety position, following the release of Nick Scott and ongoing evaluation of Daxton Hill's role.
Bell's performance dipped last season with the Panthers, but the Bengals hope a return to Lou Anarumo's defense will benefit him.