His first NFL carry on November 22, 2009, was a 72-yard run against the Philadelphia Eagles on NBC Sunday Night Football.

Jalen Richard of the Oakland Raiders first ever NFL carry, on September 11, 2016, against the New Orleans Saints, was a 75-yard Touchdown run, and is the current record.

In 2011, after an injury to Matt Forté and Marion Barber, Bell became the starting running back for the Week 16 and 17 games against the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings after beating out undrafted rookie Armando Allen.

[4] In 2012, Bell became an unrestricted free agent, and the Bears extended a qualifying offer to him, which he accepted on April 14, 2012.

[8] Bell was signed by the New York Jets on November 13, 2012, following injuries to running backs Bilal Powell and Joe McKnight.

[11] On August 11, 2013, Bell was signed by the Jets after running back John Griffin was waived due to a broken leg.