Bengals claim DT on waivers

[BengalFanInCanada]

(12-20-2023, 09:05 PM)007BengalsFan Wrote: I dont understand claiming Bell off waivers.  He was a late round pick that couldnt make the Bears 53 man roster.  The Falcons plucked him, got a look at what he could do then they release him.   Bell is also smaller than Reader   DJ Reader is 6' 3" 327 pounds so obviously a bigger presence in the middle.  Domenique Davis is actually closer to Reader's size being 6' 3" 326 and Davis has been practicing in Lou's defensive scheme where Bell is coming from another team yet Bell will be on the 53 man roster since he was claimed.  I just dont know about this addition.  With all the available options out there with this team trying to make the playoffs and trying to replace Reader, the Bengals organization sign Travis Bell to the 53 man roster?

It’s possible they simply know more than you.

I’m quite certain it’s happened before.