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Ex-Illinois State linebacker B.J. Bello revels in first NFL touchdown with New York Jets

Throughout a tumultuous 2019 that saw his name appear on four NFL rosters, B.J. Bello wasn’t sure exactly where he would end up.

Yet on Dec. 12, the former Illinois State linebacker ended up across the goal line for his first professional touchdown.

The 14-yard blocked punt return for the New York Jets gave Bello a moment in the sun and highlighted his emerging special teams resume.

“That’s a day I’ll obviously never forget. It was a prime time game as well (against Baltimore),” Bello said. “(Tarell) Basham made a great play on the ball.