The Vikings on Monday announced the signing of tight end Blake Bell, who spent his first two pro seasons with San Francisco.
The 49ers drafted Bell in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft with the 117th overall pick.
He was waived during San Francisco’s roster reduction and claimed by Minnesota.
Here are five things to know about the 26-year-old from Wichita, Kansas.
1. Family tradition
Bell’s father, Mark, played tight end and defensive end in the NFL from 1979-84 for the Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Colts and Indianapolis Colts.