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December 4, 2005
After missing one game with a bruised chest, Tatum Bell returned to action in Week 13. Bell carried only five times but gained 46 yards. Ron Dayne cut into the workload of Bell and Mike Anderson a bit, as he rushed eight times for 26 yards.

December 2, 2005
Tatum Bell practiced fully Thursday and should be ready to go on Sunday, according to the Rocky Mountain News. He has been dealing with a chest injury.

November 30, 2005
Tatum Bell says he's ready to play through his chest injury on Sunday against the Chiefs, according to the AP. "I'm good to go. I already knew I could play," Bell said. "It's just a matter of getting out there and getting into the groove." Bell sat out in Week 12 with the injury, which was the result of a sideline hit early in the second half against the Jets on Nov. 20.

November 29, 2005
Although Tatum Bell didn't practice at full speed yesterday, he is expected to return to action this weekend, according to the Denver Post. He missed Thursday's game with a chest injury.

November 24, 2005
Tatum Bell was inactive on Thursday because of his chest injury.

November 22, 2005
Tatum Bell, who left Sunday's game with a chest injury, will be re-evaluated today, according to the Rocky Mountain News.

November 21, 2005
Tatum Bell missed practice on Monday due to a family matter, according to the Broncos' official site. "He's got another conflict today that he's addressing; it's a family matter," Head Coach Mike Shanahan said Monday. "But he would be on special teams -- at least we think he would -- if he didn't have that today." Bell left Sunday's game with a chest injury and is receiving treatment. If he is unable to go on Thursday, Ron Dayne will be activated.

November 21, 2005
Tatum Bell was knocked out of Sunday's game after suffering a bruised chest, according to the Denver Post. His status for Thursday's game is in doubt.

November 20, 2005
Tatum Bell left Sunday's game with a shoulder injury. It's not clear if he remained out of the game because he couldn't play or simply because the Broncos were in complete control.

October 30, 2005
Tatum Bell topped the 100-yard mark for the third time in four games on Sunday, as he finished with 107 yards and two touchdowns on just 14 carries. Mike Anderson also topped the 100-yard mark as both players remained on pace for 1,000-yard seasons.

October 16, 2005
Tatum Bell had his second straight big game for the Broncos and fantasy players on Sunday. Bell rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown on just 13 carries. He shared the work load about evenly with Mike Anderson, who carried 15 times for 57 yards. Both players had a touchdown in short yardage.

October 10, 2005
Tatum Bell busted loose for touchdown runs of 34 and 55 yards on Sunday. He finished with 127 yards on 12 carries. Mike Anderson is likely to remain Denver's starter right now, but Bell has worked his way back into a prominent role the last couple of weeks.

October 3, 2005
After Ron Dayne came up short on a third-and-1 on the Broncos' first drive Sunday, he gave way to Tatum Bell as the primary backup to Mike Anderson, according to the Denver Post. "All week, I was running behind Dayne," Bell said. "Then all the sudden in the flow of the game, they put me in. They kind of trusted me. They knew what I could do and it felt good to go in there and make plays." Bell finished the game with 15 carries for 60 yards.

September 24, 2005
The Rocky Mountain News reports that Tatum Bell again practiced yesterday despite his sore ankle. It appears he will be the No. 3 back for the Broncos Monday night.

September 22, 2005
If Tatum Bell has recovered enough from his sprained ankle to practice near full speed today, he likely will dress as the No. 3 running back for the Broncos on Monday night, according to the Denver Post. Otherwise, Quentin Griffin will take that role.

September 21, 2005
Tatum Bell hopes to test his sprained left ankle by practicing later in the week, according to the Denver Post.

September 20, 2005
Tatum Bell was treated for a sprained left ankle Monday, according to the Rocky Mountain News. It's possible that he could practice by Thursday.

September 19, 2005
The Denver Post reports that Tatum Bell was benched, then hobbled by an ankle sprain suffered on a kickoff return yesterday. Mike Anderson and Ron Dayne handled the workload in the backfield.

September 11, 2005
After Mike Anderson left the season opener with a rib injury, Tatum Bell failed to establish himself as a viable alternative. Bell rushed for just 47 yards on 13 carries and had one of his trademark fumbles.

August 28, 2005
After Mike Anderson posted 159 yards and two touchdowns, including a 93-yard sprint to the end zone, in last night's exhibition contest, it looks like Anderson has beaten out Tatum Bell for the starting running back job in Denver.

August 8, 2005
Tatum Bell ended the first week of training camp No. 2 on the depth chart at running back, behind Mike Anderson, according to the Denver Post. Bell could end up the top option by the regular season, but Anderson appears likely to be the primary goal-line option, regardless.

April 7, 2005
The Denver Post reports that Tatum Bell has two goals as he prepares for his first season as a starter: bulk up and improve his receiving. Bell, who weighs about 208 pounds, would like to play at 215 in 2005. He only caught five balls for 80 yards as a rookie, but he knows he'll be asked to do more this season. He played through the final four games with an injured shoulder, but that ailment has now completely healed.

April 3, 2005
Tatum Bell is expected to open 2005 as Denver's primary tailback now that Reuben Droughns has been traded to the Browns, according to the Denver Post.

January 9, 2005
Tatum Bell carried 12 times for 49 yards and a TD in a losing effort for the Broncos on Sunday. Bell got more work than Reuben Droughns and will likely beat out Droughns for the starting job next season.

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