No timetable for Joique Bell return
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell said running back Joique Bell is "coming along quickly" after offseason knee/Achilles surgery, but he has no timetable for return.
What It Means:
This missed time has allowed rookie running back Ameer Abdullah to receive first-team reps. However, Bell is currently slotted atop the running back depth chart when healthy.
Last season, Bell ranked 17th, among running backs with at least 150 carries last year, with a -0.03 Rushing Net Expected Points per carry. The Lions will look to improve their running game this season, as they ranked 17th in our schedule-adjusted Rushing Net Expected Points metric. We project Bell to finish the year with 806 rushing yards, 6 rushing touchdowns, 42 receptions, 387 receiving yards, and 1 receiving touchdown.
Source:
Dave Birkett, Twitter
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