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WATCH: Ronnie Bell Makes Two Spectacular Catches For 49ers, Including His First TD Catch

The seventh-round rookie is making his presence felt for the 49ers after grabbing two catches and a TD on Thursday Night Football.
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WATCH: Ronnie Bell Makes Two Spectacular Catches For 49ers, Including His First TD Catch
WATCH: Ronnie Bell Makes Two Spectacular Catches For 49ers, Including His First TD Catch

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It was a great night for seventh-round rookie, Ronnie Bell. The former Michigan football star had a two-catch night for the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers were without starting wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk due to a shoulder injury last week. 

Bell, who made the 53-man roster after a stellar preseason, became an established part of the rotation on Thursday when the 49ers played the Giants on Thursday Night Football. 

In the second quarter, the game tied 3-3, Bell made his first career NFL reception. It so happened to be a touchdown grab as well. Bell fought hard to bring the ball in, and while keeping both feet in bounds. 

His second reception of the night was for being in the right place at the right time. Brock Purdy threw a pass intended for Deebo Samuel, the ball bounced, and Bell was right underneath it to haul in a reception. 

Bell ended the night with two receptions for 24 yards, one touchdown, and one tackle on special teams. 

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Trent began writing and covering Michigan athletics back in 2020. He became a credentialed member of the media in 2021. Trent began writing with Sports Illustrated in 2023 and became the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI during the 2025 football season. Trent also serves as the Publisher of Baylor Bears on SI. His other bylines have appeared on Maryland on SI, Wisconsin on SI, and across the USA TODAY Sports network. Trent’s love of sports and being able to tell stories to fans is what made him get into writing.

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