The Seattle Seahawks have finalized a one-year contract with D'Anthony Bell, a veteran safety who will serve a critical role on the team. Currently slotted behind starters Julian Love and Coby Bryant, Bell steps in after the release of Rayshawn Jenkins. The contract details reveal a base salary of $1.1 million, including a signing bonus of $100,000 and $125,000 guaranteed. However, making the 53-man roster is not assured. Additionally, Bell has performance incentives, including a per-game roster bonus of $170,000, resulting in a cap hit of $1.37 million. This arrangement allows the Seahawks to save considerable salary cap space should they decide to release him.
D'Anthony Bell entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Browns and has since accumulated notable experience, participating in 51 games with 61 career tackles, four pass breakups, and two interceptions. With an emphasis on improving special teams, Bell's extensive history as a standout special teams player could provide the Seahawks with valuable contributions in that area during the upcoming season.