The experiment at linebacker needed to come to an end. Under the guidance of former defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, the Dallas Cowboys tried an experiment in 2023.
Markquese Bell was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and played in just 22 defensive snaps in his rookie season. In 2023, he was moved to linebacker and given a much larger workload, and he had a decent season for the situation he was thrown into.
The experiment was born out of necessity and actually brought surprising results, for a while. But now it seems likely that Cowboys safety-turned-part-time-linebacker Markquese Bell will return to his natural position in the Dallas secondary for 2024.
The defender joined the Cowboys as a safety, and now, he's moving back to his original position after time at linebacker.
If the Cowboys want a new starting linebacker, it’s likely going to be one of these guys. The Dallas Cowboys need help at linebacker. The defense lost Leighton Vander Esch early in the season last year and relied on fifth-round pick Damone Clark and UDFA Markquese Bell to hold things down in the middle of the defense.
Markquese Bell could be looking at a position switch under Mike Zimmer Markquese Bell came to the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2022. At Florida A&M, he turned heads playing the safety position.
The Dallas Cowboys' biggest stars have received plenty of recognition across the league, but now one of their lesser-known playmakers is getting some of the spotlight as well.
Jerry Rice. Walter Payton. Michael Strahan. Deacon Jones. Richard Dent. Mel Blount. Art Shell. Steve McNair. Theirs are some of the most legendary names in NFL history, but their individual journeys to the loftiest ranks in the sport had somewhat more humble beginnings.
The Dallas Cowboys defense has been hit with multiple injuries this year. Usually, when this happens, the Cowboys struggle to find the next man up. That’s all in the past, no worries Dallas fans, you have young talent on the roster that is elevating themselves.
Heading into Week 10, Markquese Bell is top-10 in PFF coverage grade, run stop %, missed tackle %, and average tackle depth. He has been excellent this year picking up on and stopping screens, plays in the flat, motions, and general misdirection.
Markquese Bell is having an incredible season for the Cowboys The Dallas Cowboys had an interest in Markquese Bell before the 2022 NFL Draft as he was one of their Top 30 visits.
Who would you say are the X-Factors entering Sunday’s Cowboys game? It's go time. For the 4-2 Dallas Cowboys, the bye week is officially behind them and now it’s a nonstop marathon as they chase a title for the first time in over a quarter century.
The Dallas Cowboys were thin at the second level of their defense, and that was before starting linebacker Leighton Vander-Esch went down with an injury.
This has been an interesting Dallas Cowboys season so far. It’s the bye week, which provides extra time to think about the Dallas Cowboys. So that’s what we did.
The latest Cowboys news heading into their bye week is here ‘Extremely Dangerous!’ Osa Odighizuwa Making ‘The Leap’ to Dallas Cowboys Stardom? - Anthony Licciardi, Fan Nation Osa Odighizuwa is showing he’s better than his third-round draft status.
The Cowboys knew there was something special with Markquese Bell from the start. Despite going undrafted in 2022, Dallas made him a priority signing, inking the Florida A&M safety to a $200,000 guaranteed base salary with a $15,000 bonus.
The Dallas Cowboys have ended Monday night in the "win" column. You will have some who will discount the victory since it wasn't against the 49ers or Eagles.
The Dallas Cowboys Markquese Bell has quite an interesting NFL story. He began his football career as a safety and converted to linebacker. Since this transition, he has found his way into Dallas’ starting defensive lineup.
The Dallas Cowboys host the Las Vegas Raiders in their final preseason game of 2023 on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. Here are three must-watch players for Dallas.
The Dallas Cowboys safety room looks vastly different than five years ago. And by different, I mean they are much more talented. Even still, injuries have shown up at inopportune times for some players still in the hunt to build their brand in the NFL.
The Dallas Cowboys face the New York Giants in Week 1. And we’re counting down to it by jersey numbers. We’re continuing our countdown to the opening game of the Dallas Cowboys 2023 regular season.
The Dallas Cowboys had their first day of training camp in Oxnard, California, Wednesday. The day went as expected, with players getting their feet wet; unfortunately, the Cowboys joined the injury party early.
Rookie safety Markquese Bell's night got off to a challenging start Friday in what could've been his final time in a Dallas Cowboys uniform. In the team's
The competition for roster spots made for an increased intensity during the second week of preseason games in the National Football League. Attempting to earn their way into the NFL as rookies, a number of former NCAA FCS players displayed their on-field abilities and improved their chances of sticking in the league where they play for pay.
OXNARD, Calif. - Of all the guys on the "back end'' of the Dallas Cowboys roster here in training camp in Oxnard - that is to say, the players who are not yet familiar faces and familiar names who are plastered all over network TV all day and night - we consider Markquese Bell to be among those with an arrow pointing up.
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