Bell signs with Jets: The Jets have signed safety Yeremiah Bell, the team confirmed Monday. He was originally drafted by the Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft and was a staple of their defense for years. He'll compete for playing time and potentially start. (Updated 05/21/2012)
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Fantasy Analysis
Bell is considered a stud for Fantasy because of his tackling ability. So long as he lands regular playing time with the Jets, he'll remain a quality Fantasy option. The Jets have become deep at safety and might turn to a "big nickel" defense, which would include Bell being on the field. He's worth a mid-round pick as of now. (Updated 05/21/2012).
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Yeremiah Bell signed with the Jets, where he'll battle for playing time and likely a starting spot this summer. Bell has four years in a row with at least 100 total tackles, and in 2011 he contributed two sacks, one interception, one fumble recovery, two forced fumbles and four pass defenses. So long as he lands regular playing time with the Jets, he'll remain a quality Fantasy option. The Jets have become deep at safety and might turn to a "big nickel" defense, which would include Bell being on the field. He's worth a mid-round pick as of now. (Updated 5/21/12)
