A person familiar with the discussions says Miami Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell has been told he'll be released to create cap space.||||||| The person confirmed the discussions to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Dolphins hadn't announced a move. The Dolphins will save more than $4 million in cap space, which could be used in negotiations with quarterback Alex Smith, who visited the team Sunday. Bell, 34, has played his entire eight-year career with Miami and became a starter in 2006. He made the Pro Bowl in 2009 and led the team in tackles each of the past four seasons.

Bell re-signed Monday with the Miami Dolphins after missing the final 15 games last year because of a ruptured Achilles' tendon.||||||| Bell signed a one-year deal. His best season was in 2006, when he started 11 games and had two sacks, two fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles. He was a sixth-round draft choice by Miami in 2003.

Bell will miss the rest of the season with a torn left Achilles' tendon. Bell was hurt in the third quarter of Sunday's season-opening loss at Washington.||||||| Bell bolstered the defense when he became a starter midway through last season. He'll likely be replaced by Travares Tillman, who started 17 games in 2005-06, and 2006 first-round draft pick Jason Allen may be moved from cornerback to provide depth at safety, according to Dolphins coach Cam Cameron.

Bell suffered an injured calf during the Dolphins' 16-13 overtime loss at Washington on Sunday.||||||| If Bell struggles with the injury, Travares Tillman could replace him in Week 2 against Dallas.