Cleveland Browns receiver and former Purdue All-American David Bell is retiring from football, he announced on Tuesday.

The 24-year-old is stepping away from the game due to an off-the-field injury, he announced in a statement .

“Several months ago, I was blindsided by an off-field injury that was beyond my control, which put my football future in jeopardy," David Bell said. “After consulting with medical experts and praying, I accept that continuing to play football would literally risk life and limb.

“Although it is the last thing I would otherwise want to do, with a heavy heart I am announcing my retirement.”

Bell was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft . He appeared in 33 games across his first three seasons in the NFL, catching 41 passes fo

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