The Facts: Bell finally has gone from the doghouse to the outhouse. The one-time Broncos starting running back, whose playing time diminished last season after a switch to fullback, was released Monday as the club began making room for rookie signings.

Diehards Line:Bell posted the fourth-highest rushing yards by an undrafted NFL rookie during his debut season in 2006. He added eight touchdowns to his 677-yards that year. But after struggling near the goal line in the 2006 season-finale with the playoffs on the line, he nearly disappeared. Bell was moved to a blocking role and played in just five games last year. He notched just six overall carries and after a critical fumble on his lone attempt in a Nov. 25 loss at Chicago was declared inactive the rest of the season.