Jets RB Le'Veon Bell's MRI reportedly reveals no structural damage to shoulder

On a somber day in which the New York Jets (0-1) learned they'll be indefinitely without quarterback Sam Darnold (mono), they received encouraging news regarding running back Le'Veon Bell.

Bell underwent an MRI on Thursday for shoulder soreness and the tests came back to reveal no structural damage, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Le'Veon Bell's MRI revealed no major damage or tears, per source. The test was mostly precautionary.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 12, 2019

Bell sat out Thursday's practice and took the MRI primarily as a precaution. Earlier on Thursday, Jets coach Adam Gase didn't appear overly concerned.

"I'm really not sure," Gase said. "This could be just soreness. We don't think it's anything worse than that, but we're probably just being a little extra cautious."

If soreness is the extent of the situation and Bell is able to return to practice on Friday, he should be slated to play in the Week 2 matchup vs. the Cleveland Browns (0-1) on Monday Night Football.

Bell announced on Twitter that intends to play.

I got great news, my shoulder is fine so no worries...just had to make sure everything was ready to go for Monday night 🖤🙌🏾 lets get it
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) September 12, 2019

Bell played his first game in 603 days in Week 1, finishing with 60 yards on 17 carries and six receptions for 32 yards, along with a touchdown reception and two-point conversion catch.

The Jets announced their injury report for Thursday. Left tackle Kelvin Beachum (ankle) is now on the list.

Trevor Siemian will assume the role of starting quarterback in Darnold's absence. Siemian's former Denver Broncos teammate Demaryius Thomas (hamstring), who was acquired in a trade with the New England Patriots, sat out Thursday's practice but is expected to make his debut vs. the Browns.