Markquese Bell

Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell returns a blocked extra-point by safety Juanyeh Thomas for an 80-yard safety.

Cowboys Safety, Markquese Bell, speaks with the media after the matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Rams.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Markquese Bell nabs an interception on Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett's middle throw.

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell's textbook 'Peanut Punch' creates the Cowboys' THIRD takeaway of 'Sunday Night Football' against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14 of the 2023 NFL regular season.

Safety Markquese Bell shares his thoughts on what the support from linebacker Leighton Vander Esch has meant to him and his development and more.

The Dallas Cowboys are finally back in game mode gearing up for the LA Rams, but we can't let Week 6 get away from us. 2nd year safety, Markquese Bell had a coming out party against the Chargers prior to the Bye Week. He sat down with team reporter, Nicole Hutchison, to talk about his journey, his splash on the scene, and previewed this defense heading into Sunday.

Markquese Bell stepped up in a major way against the Chargers in filling in for Leighton Vander Esch, as his versatility from safety to linebacker proved to be invaluable.

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell's clutch tackle stops Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler at the 1-yard line in the fourth quarter.

Safety Markquese Bell talks about making the jump from his rookie season to his second year and his excitement going forward.

Safety Markquese Bell talks about expanding his role following the loss of LB DeMarvion Overshown to injury, his training camp performance and more.

Cowboys Host Kyle Youmans sits down with safety Markquese Bell to talk about the start of training camp, new responsibilities, and other elements of the 2023 Dallas Cowboys.

Undrafted rookie safety Markquese Bell talks about playing in his first regular season game, contributing on special teams and more.

Safety Markquese Bell shares his thoughts following a 27-26 win over the Seattle Seahawks.

Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell intercepts a pass from Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock after it ricochets off a Seahawks' receiver.

Safety Markquese Bell be shares his thoughts on running with the first team, playing linebacker and more.

Markquese Bell stands as the lone healthy safety on the Dallas Cowboys' active roster, but there are some free agency options that could very well stabilize the ailing position group.

With so much on the line as the Cowboys tried desperately to avoid a 1-3 start to the 2025 season, several gave their all against Micah Parsons and the invading Packers.

There's a good blend of youth and experience in the Cowboys' safety group, but a lot of the players there have mostly contributed on special teams. Will the veterans stay consistent or can a younger player step up to the plate?

The Cowboys gave a three-year deal to Markquese Bell this offseason, suggesting he could have a much bigger role in the defense, like he had two years ago when he went over 100 tackles.

Once an undrafted safety of the Cowboys, Markquese Bell has worked his way up to premium roles and, now, a brand new contract. 

Trevon Diggs' injury, Jourdan Lewis' free agency and other items will lead the Cowboys to make some critical decisions at defensive back in preparation for 2025. 

Cowboys safety and special teams ace Markquese Bell will receive surgery on his shoulder in the near future after injuring it on a kickoff against the Houston Texans. 

It was evident that Mike Zimmer had the Los Angeles Rams' offense figured out in the preseason opener, and Markquese Bell says the Dallas Cowboys' defense is primed.

The preseason will serve as a key evaluation tool for the Dallas Cowboys as several position battles begin to flesh out who deserves a spot on the team's final roster for 2024.

It wasn't perfect for the Cowboys' third-round pick, but Cooper Beebe's debut was as strong as anybody would have hoped.

When assessing the situation at safety in Dallas, the Cowboys have to be pleased with where things stand heading into 2024, especially as compared to many years past. 

In two years, Markquese Bell has gone from an undrafted free agent to a productive defensive contributor. Now, he could get the chance to have an even bigger role in Mike Zimmer's defense.

Jayron Kearse remains a free agent while Malik Hooker and Donovan Wilson lead a young crop of talented safeties for the Dallas Cowboys, but should they add one in the draft?

Stephon Gilmore and Jourdan Lewis are mulling their future in the NFL, and the Dallas Cowboys are waiting to see if they'll need to address the role(s) in free agency.

Stephon Gilmore wants to re-sign with the Cowboys to play in tandem with Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland, but he's not the only free agent in the secondary to consider in 2024

Damone Clark and Markquese Bell heard about the possible addition of Shaq Leonard, but they marched onto the field against the Eagles and proved the Cowboys don't need him

With Leighton Vander Esch being done for the season, Markquese Bell is ready to fulfill the linebacker responsibilities that he has excelled with the rest of the season.

Leighton Vander Esch is officially lost for the season, and possibly more, which means the Cowboys have a lot of questions at LB; but ones they've already begun answering 

Markquese Bell stepped up in a major way against the Chargers in filling in for Leighton Vander Esch, as his versatility from safety to linebacker proved to be invaluable.

Juanyeh Thomas and Markquese Bell worked through similar circumstances as rookies to earn their way on the field for the Cowboys in 2023, and they've hit the ground running.

It's now clear that Jayron Kearse won't get his wish for No. 0 but, following lots of roster movement and a trade, he'll come very close to it with his new jersey for 2023.

With DeMarvion Overshown lost for the season, an opportunity for a hybrid safety to spin down to the second level is needed, and McCarthy sees it being an answer to thin depth at linebacker.

The loss of DeMarvion Overshown throws a wrench in the Cowboys' defensive plans, but not one that they don't already have an emergency plan for, and his name is Markquese Bell.

Despite DeMarvion Overshown's injury being a big hit to an already thin linebacker room, Stephen Jones said on Tuesday that the deep safety room may be able to help out.

The team will be without an impact safety and a key depth piece for the next few weeks, but Malik Hooker is confident in the abilities of Markquese Bell and other young talent.