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Rushing yards:	2,241
Rushing average:	4.0
Rushing touchdowns:	22
Receptions:	162
Receiving yards:	1,638
Receiving touchdowns:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joique Bell
	Bell with the Detroit Lions in 2013
No. 24, 35, 44, 43
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	August 4, 1986 (age 38); Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	231 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school:	Benton Harbor
College:	Wayne State (2005–2009)
Undrafted:	2010
Career history
	Buffalo Bills (2010); Philadelphia Eagles (2010); Indianapolis Colts (2010); Philadelphia Eagles (2010); New Orleans Saints (2010–2011); Detroit Lions (2011–2015); Chicago Bears (2016); Detroit Lions (2016);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	Harlon Hill Trophy (2009); 2× Division II All-America (2006, 2009); 4× First-team All-GLIAC (2006–2009); Wayne State #5 retired;
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:
Rushing yards:	2,241
Rushing average:	4.0
Rushing touchdowns:	22
Receptions:	162
Receiving yards:	1,638
Receiving touchdowns:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

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Joique Dewayne Bell Jr. (born August 4, 1986) is a former American football running back. He played college football at Wayne State. Bell was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions, and Chicago Bears.

College career

As a senior at Wayne State, Bell was the winner of the Harlon Hill Trophy, awarded to the Division II player of the year, after he rushed for 2,084 yards and 29 touchdowns in the 2009 season.^[1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
5 ft 11+1⁄4 in (1.81 m)	220 lb (100 kg)	31+1⁄2 in (0.80 m)	9 in (0.23 m)	4.68 s	1.62 s	2.68 s	4.17 s	6.84 s	36.5 in (0.93 m)	10 ft 0 in (3.05 m)	16 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day^[2]^[3]

Buffalo Bills

After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL draft, Bell signed with the Buffalo Bills on April 29, 2010.^[4] On September 4, 2010, he was released by the Bills during final team cuts.^[5] Bell was signed to the Bills' practice squad on the following day.^[6]

Philadelphia Eagles (first stint)

On September 21, 2010, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Bell off the Bills' practice squad.^[7] He was released by the Eagles on November 10, 2010.^[8]

Indianapolis Colts

Bell was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts on November 11, 2010.^[9] On December 15, 2010, Bell was released by the team.^[10]

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

One day after his release from the Colts, on December 16, 2010, Bell was signed to the Eagles' practice squad.^[11]

New Orleans Saints

Bell was signed off the Eagles' practice squad by the New Orleans Saints on January 5, 2011, before the playoffs began. He was released by the team on September 20, 2011, and re-signed to the Saints' practice squad the following day.

Detroit Lions (first stint)

On December 26, 2011, Bell was signed by the Detroit Lions.^[12] He played his first game with the Lions on September 9, 2012,^[13] and appeared in all 16 games of the 2012 season, compiling 414 rushing yards on 82 carries (5.0 average) with three rushing touchdowns. He also hauled in 52 receptions for 485 yards; 28 of his receptions were for first downs.^[14]

He was re-signed by the Lions in April 2013.^[15] He again played all 16 games for Detroit, finishing with 650 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. Bell also caught 53 passes for 547 yards, as he and teammate Reggie Bush, who had 54 receptions for 506 yards, became the first running back duo in NFL history to both top 500 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards in a season.

On March 11, 2014, he signed a two-year, $7 million contract extension with $4.3 million in guaranteed money.^[16] Combined with the second-round tender he signed worth $2.187 million, he was under contract for three years and $9.3 million overall.^[17]

On February 16, 2016, Bell was released by the Detroit Lions.^[18]

Chicago Bears

On September 27, 2016, Bell was signed by the Chicago Bears.^[19] On October 24, he was released by the Bears.^[20]

Detroit Lions (second stint)

The Lions re-signed Bell on December 6, 2016, after starting running back Ameer Abdullah suffered a fractured foot.^[21]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Year	Team	Games	Rushing							Receiving
Year	Team	GP	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
2010	PHI	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2010	IND	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2012	DET	16	82	414	5.0	67	3	1	1	52	485	9.3	50	0
2013	DET	16	166	650	3.9	20	8	4	3	53	547	10.3	37	0
2014	DET	15	223	860	3.9	57	7	5	1	34	322	9.3	28	1
2015	DET	13	90	311	3.5	36	4	1	0	22	286	13.0	39	0
2016	CHI	4	3	6	2.0	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2016	DET	3	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	1	-2	-2	-2.0	0
Career		67	564	2,241	4.0	67	22	11	5	162	1,638	10.1	50	1

Postseason

Year	Team	Games	Rushing					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost
2011	DET	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2014	DET	1	12	43	3.6	11	0	0	0
Career		2	12	43	3.6	11	0	0	0

Personal life

Bell was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and majored in criminal justice at Wayne State.^[22] While a student at Wayne State, Bell worked as a security guard at the Detroit Lions' training camp.^[23] Bell graduated with his master's degree in Sports Administration on December 10, 2016.

References

^ "Wayne St. RB Joique Bell named Division II player of the year". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 12, 2009. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
^ "Joique Bell Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
^ "2010 Draft Scout Joique Bell, Wayne State (MI) NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
^ Brown, Chris (April 29, 2010). "Local WR Roosevelt headlines latest undrafted signings". BuffaloBills.com. Archived from the original on November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
^ "Bills release 19 players". BuffaloBills.com. September 4, 2010. Archived from the original on September 7, 2010. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
^ Brown, Chris (September 5, 2010). "Bills sign TE Martin, G Urbik". BuffaloBills.com. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
^ Wulf, Bo (September 21, 2010). "Eagles sign RB Bell; release WR Baskett". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Archived from the original on November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
^ Wulf, Bo (November 10, 2010). "Eagles sign S Colt Anderson; release RB Bell". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
^ Dhani, Josh (November 12, 2010). "Colts Sign Three Players, Two To Practice Squad". Horseshoe Heroes. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
^ Wells, Brad (December 14, 2010). "Colts Sign Offensive Tackle Michael Toudouze, Cut Joique Bell". Stampede Blue. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
^ McPherson, Chris (December 16, 2010). "Eagles bring back RB Joique Bell". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
^ "Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
^ "Joique Bell". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
^ Joique Bell player page at cbssports.com cbssports.com, retrieved November 19, 2013.
^ "Lions re-sign RB Joique Bell". Associated Press. April 15, 2013. Retrieved April 15, 2013.
^ Patra, Kevin (March 11, 2014). "Joique Bell signs 2-year extension with Detroit Lions". NFL.com. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
^ "Lions tender running back Joique Bell, later receives 3-year, $9.3 million extension". Yahoo Sports. March 11, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
^ O'Hara, Mike (February 16, 2016). "Lions part ways with Joique Bell". NFL.com. Archived from the original on February 18, 2016. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
^ Mayer, Larry. "Bears ink Joique Bell, put Fuller on IR". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
^ Bouda, Nate (October 24, 2016). "Bears Release Veteran RB Joique Bell". NFL Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
^ "Lions sign RB Joique Bell and CB Asa Jackson". DetroitLions.com. December 4, 2016.
^ Simons, Marshal. Detroit Lions' and former WSU RB Joique Bell sits down with The South End. The South End. November 7, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
^ Litman, Laken (December 18, 2013). "Detroit Lions running back goes from team security guard to active roster". For The Win. USA Today. Retrieved October 31, 2024.

External links

Wayne State Warriors football bio

[1] "Wayne St. RB Joique Bell named Division II player of the year". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 12, 2009. Retrieved September 14, 2015.

[2] "Joique Bell Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 16, 2023.

[3] "2010 Draft Scout Joique Bell, Wayne State (MI) NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 16, 2023.

[4] Brown, Chris (April 29, 2010). "Local WR Roosevelt headlines latest undrafted signings". BuffaloBills.com. Archived from the original on November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2016.

[5] "Bills release 19 players". BuffaloBills.com. September 4, 2010. Archived from the original on September 7, 2010. Retrieved November 8, 2016.

[6] Brown, Chris (September 5, 2010). "Bills sign TE Martin, G Urbik". BuffaloBills.com. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2016.

[7] Wulf, Bo (September 21, 2010). "Eagles sign RB Bell; release WR Baskett". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Archived from the original on November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2016.

[8] Wulf, Bo (November 10, 2010). "Eagles sign S Colt Anderson; release RB Bell". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2016.

[h325-9] Dhani, Josh (November 12, 2010). "Colts Sign Three Players, Two To Practice Squad". Horseshoe Heroes. Retrieved October 31, 2024.

[q609-10] Wells, Brad (December 14, 2010). "Colts Sign Offensive Tackle Michael Toudouze, Cut Joique Bell". Stampede Blue. Retrieved October 31, 2024.

[11] McPherson, Chris (December 16, 2010). "Eagles bring back RB Joique Bell". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2016.

[12] "Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved September 14, 2015.

[13] "Joique Bell". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 14, 2015.

[14] Joique Bell player page at cbssports.com cbssports.com, retrieved November 19, 2013.

[new2013-15] "Lions re-sign RB Joique Bell". Associated Press. April 15, 2013. Retrieved April 15, 2013.

[h395-16] Patra, Kevin (March 11, 2014). "Joique Bell signs 2-year extension with Detroit Lions". NFL.com. Retrieved October 31, 2024.

[17] "Lions tender running back Joique Bell, later receives 3-year, $9.3 million extension". Yahoo Sports. March 11, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2015.

[18] O'Hara, Mike (February 16, 2016). "Lions part ways with Joique Bell". NFL.com. Archived from the original on February 18, 2016. Retrieved February 16, 2016.

[19] Mayer, Larry. "Bears ink Joique Bell, put Fuller on IR". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved September 27, 2016.

[20] Bouda, Nate (October 24, 2016). "Bears Release Veteran RB Joique Bell". NFL Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 24, 2016.

[21] "Lions sign RB Joique Bell and CB Asa Jackson". DetroitLions.com. December 4, 2016.

[SouthEndInterview-22] Simons, Marshal. Detroit Lions' and former WSU RB Joique Bell sits down with The South End. The South End. November 7, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2015.

[x775-23] Litman, Laken (December 18, 2013). "Detroit Lions running back goes from team security guard to active roster". For The Win. USA Today. Retrieved October 31, 2024.

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-'''Joique Dewayne Bell Jr.''' (born August 4, 1986) is a former [[American football]] [[running back]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Wayne State Warriors football|Wayne State]]. Bell was signed by the [[Buffalo Bills]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2010. He has also been a member of the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], [[Indianapolis Colts]], [[New Orleans Saints]], [[Detroit Lions]], and [[Chicago Bears]].
+'''Joique Dewayne Bell Jr.''' (born August 4, 1986) is a former [[American football]] [[running back]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Wayne State Warriors football|Wayne State]]. Bell was signed by the [[Buffalo Bills]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2010. He was also a member of the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], [[Indianapolis Colts]], [[New Orleans Saints]], [[Detroit Lions]], and [[Chicago Bears]].
 ==College career==
-As a senior at Wayne State, Bell was the winner of the [[Harlon Hill Trophy]], awarded to the [[NCAA Division II|Division II]] player of the year, after he rushed for 2,084 yards and 29 [[touchdowns]] in the 2009 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4735984|title=Wayne St. RB Joique Bell named Division II player of the year|work=ESPN.com|access-date=September 14, 2015}}</ref>
+As a senior at Wayne State, Bell was the winner of the [[Harlon Hill Trophy]], awarded to the [[NCAA Division II|Division II]] player of the year, after he rushed for 2,084 yards and 29 [[touchdowns]] in the 2009 season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 12, 2009 |title=Wayne St. RB Joique Bell named Division II player of the year |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=4735984 |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}}</ref>
 ==Professional career==
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+| twenty split = 2.68
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+|   cone drill = 6.84
+|     vertical = 36.5
+|     broad ft = 10
+|     broad in = 0
+|        bench = 16
+|     arm span = 31 1/2
+|    hand span = 9
+|         note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]/[[Pro Day]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/joique-bell/32004245-4c38-9385-9754-26591c306a4f |title=Joique Bell Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=February 16, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=67888&DraftYear=2010 |title=2010 Draft Scout Joique Bell, Wayne State (MI) NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |access-date=February 16, 2023 |website=draftscout.com}}</ref>
+}}
 ===Buffalo Bills===
-After going undrafted in the [[2010 NFL Draft]], Bell signed with the [[Buffalo Bills]] on April 29, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3/local-wr-roosevelt-headlines-latest-undrafted-signings/04894243-e8ce-4016-acfb-048b1bcc1334|title=Local WR Roosevelt headlines latest undrafted signings|last=Brown|first=Chris|work=BuffaloBills.com|date=April 29, 2010|access-date=November 8, 2016}}</ref> On September 4, 2010, he was released by the Bills during final team cuts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/bills-release-19-players/b3b9a2bc-3bca-40a3-9ac1-92ee562ecd4c|title=Bills release 19 players|work=BuffaloBills.com|date=September 4, 2010|access-date=November 8, 2016}}</ref> Bell was signed to the Bills' [[practice squad]] on the following day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3/bills-sign-te-martin-g-urbik/227e2bdb-af1c-4423-965f-25835ed8305b|title=Bills sign TE Martin, G Urbik|last=Brown|first=Chris|work=BuffaloBills.com|date=September 5, 2010|access-date=November 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220093855/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3/Bills-sign-TE-Martin-G-Urbik/227e2bdb-af1c-4423-965f-25835ed8305b|archive-date=December 20, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
+After going undrafted in the [[2010 NFL draft]], Bell signed with the [[Buffalo Bills]] on April 29, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3/local-wr-roosevelt-headlines-latest-undrafted-signings/04894243-e8ce-4016-acfb-048b1bcc1334|title=Local WR Roosevelt headlines latest undrafted signings|last=Brown|first=Chris|work=BuffaloBills.com|date=April 29, 2010|access-date=November 8, 2016|archive-date=November 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161108195154/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3/local-wr-roosevelt-headlines-latest-undrafted-signings/04894243-e8ce-4016-acfb-048b1bcc1334|url-status=dead}}</ref> On September 4, 2010, he was released by the Bills during final team cuts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/bills-release-19-players/b3b9a2bc-3bca-40a3-9ac1-92ee562ecd4c|title=Bills release 19 players|work=BuffaloBills.com|date=September 4, 2010|access-date=November 8, 2016|archive-date=September 7, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100907164450/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-release-19-players/b3b9a2bc-3bca-40a3-9ac1-92ee562ecd4c|url-status=dead}}</ref> Bell was signed to the Bills' [[practice squad]] on the following day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3/bills-sign-te-martin-g-urbik/227e2bdb-af1c-4423-965f-25835ed8305b|title=Bills sign TE Martin, G Urbik|last=Brown|first=Chris|work=BuffaloBills.com|date=September 5, 2010|access-date=November 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220093855/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3/Bills-sign-TE-Martin-G-Urbik/227e2bdb-af1c-4423-965f-25835ed8305b|archive-date=December 20, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
-===Philadelphia Eagles===
+===Philadelphia Eagles (first stint)===
-On September 21, 2010, the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] signed Bell off the Bills' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/eagles-sign-rb-bell-release-wr-baskett/737CA223-5B3F-4610-8060-122754F04D82|title=Eagles sign RB Bell; release WR Baskett|last=Wulf|first=Bo|work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=September 21, 2010|access-date=November 8, 2016}}</ref> He was released by the Eagles on November 10, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/eagles-sign-s-colt-anderson-release-rb-bell/BDED6409-41E5-4A61-8330-E6F801CA7499|title=Eagles sign S Colt Anderson; release RB Bell|last=Wulf|first=Bo|work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=November 10, 2010|access-date=November 8, 2016}}</ref>
+On September 21, 2010, the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] signed Bell off the Bills' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/eagles-sign-rb-bell-release-wr-baskett/737CA223-5B3F-4610-8060-122754F04D82|title=Eagles sign RB Bell; release WR Baskett|last=Wulf|first=Bo|work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=September 21, 2010|access-date=November 8, 2016|archive-date=November 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161108195056/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/eagles-sign-rb-bell-release-wr-baskett/737CA223-5B3F-4610-8060-122754F04D82|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was released by the Eagles on November 10, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/eagles-sign-s-colt-anderson-release-rb-bell/BDED6409-41E5-4A61-8330-E6F801CA7499|title=Eagles sign S Colt Anderson; release RB Bell|last=Wulf|first=Bo|work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=November 10, 2010|access-date=November 8, 2016|archive-date=November 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109021501/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/eagles-sign-s-colt-anderson-release-rb-bell/BDED6409-41E5-4A61-8330-E6F801CA7499|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 ===Indianapolis Colts===
+Bell was claimed off waivers by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] on November 11, 2010.<ref name="h325">{{cite web | last=Dhani | first=Josh | title=Colts Sign Three Players, Two To Practice Squad | website=Horseshoe Heroes | date=November 12, 2010 | url=https://horseshoeheroes.com/2010/11/12/colts-sign-three-players-two-to-practice-squad/ | access-date=October 31, 2024}}</ref> On December 15, 2010, Bell was released by the team.<ref name="q609">{{cite web | last=Wells | first=Brad | title=Colts Sign Offensive Tackle Michael Toudouze, Cut Joique Bell | website=Stampede Blue | date=December 14, 2010 | url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2010/12/14/1876718/colts-sign-offensive-tackle-michael-toudouze-cut-joique-bell | access-date=October 31, 2024}}</ref>
-Bell was claimed off waivers by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] on November 11, 2010. On December 15, 2010, Bell was released by the team.
 ===Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)===
-One day after his release from the Colts, on December 16, 2010, Bell was signed to the Eagles' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/eagles-bring-back-rb-joique-bell/1993D5FC-0B22-4A7F-A27C-F4069606D13C|title=Eagles bring back RB Joique Bell|last=McPherson|first=Chris|work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=December 16, 2010|access-date=November 8, 2016}}</ref>
+One day after his release from the Colts, on December 16, 2010, Bell was signed to the Eagles' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/eagles-bring-back-rb-joique-bell/1993D5FC-0B22-4A7F-A27C-F4069606D13C|title=Eagles bring back RB Joique Bell|last=McPherson|first=Chris|work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=December 16, 2010|access-date=November 8, 2016|archive-date=November 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109021410/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/eagles-bring-back-rb-joique-bell/1993D5FC-0B22-4A7F-A27C-F4069606D13C|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 ===New Orleans Saints===
-Bell was signed off the Eagles' practice squad by the [[New Orleans Saints]] on January 5, 2011 before the playoffs began. He was released by the team on September 20, 2011, and re-signed to the Saints' practice squad the following day.
+Bell was signed off the Eagles' practice squad by the [[New Orleans Saints]] on January 5, 2011, before the playoffs began. He was released by the team on September 20, 2011, and re-signed to the Saints' practice squad the following day.
-===Detroit Lions===
+===Detroit Lions (first stint)===
-On December 26, 2011, Bell was signed by the [[Detroit Lions]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.twitter.com/ttwentyman/status/151381562095702016|title=Twitter|work=twitter.com|access-date=September 14, 2015}}</ref> He played his first game with the Lions on September 9, 2012,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/13536/joique-bell|title=Joique Bell|work=ESPN.com|access-date=September 14, 2015}}</ref> and appeared in all 16 games of the 2012 season, compiling 414 rushing yards on 82 carries (5.0 average) with three rushing touchdowns. He also hauled in 52 receptions for 485 yards; 28 of his receptions were for first downs.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1662348/joique-bell Joique Bell player page at cbssports.com] cbssports.com, retrieved November 19, 2013.</ref>
+On December 26, 2011, Bell was signed by the [[Detroit Lions]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.twitter.com/ttwentyman/status/151381562095702016|title=Twitter|work=twitter.com|access-date=September 14, 2015}}</ref> He played his first game with the Lions on September 9, 2012,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/13536/joique-bell|title=Joique Bell|work=ESPN.com|access-date=September 14, 2015}}</ref> and appeared in all 16 games of the 2012 season, compiling 414 rushing yards on 82 carries (5.0 average) with three rushing touchdowns. He also hauled in 52 receptions for 485 yards; 28 of his receptions were for first downs.<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1662348/joique-bell Joique Bell player page at cbssports.com] cbssports.com, retrieved November 19, 2013.</ref>
-He was re-signed by the Lions in April 2013.<ref name="new2013">{{cite news |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9176166/joique-bell-seven-players-re-signed-detroit-lions |title=Lions re-sign RB Joique Bell |agency=[[Associated Press]] |date=April 15, 2013 |access-date=April 15, 2013}}</ref> He again played all 16 games for Detroit, finishing with 650 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. Bell also caught 53 passes for 547 yards, as he and teammate [[Reggie Bush]], who had 54 receptions for 506 yards, became the first running back duo in NFL history to both top 500 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards in a season.
+He was re-signed by the Lions in April 2013.<ref name="new2013">{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9176166/joique-bell-seven-players-re-signed-detroit-lions |title=Lions re-sign RB Joique Bell |agency=[[Associated Press]] |date=April 15, 2013 |access-date=April 15, 2013}}</ref> He again played all 16 games for Detroit, finishing with 650 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. Bell also caught 53 passes for 547 yards, as he and teammate [[Reggie Bush]], who had 54 receptions for 506 yards, became the first running back duo in NFL history to both top 500 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards in a season.
-On March 11, 2014, he signed a two-year, $7 million contract extension with $4.3 million in guaranteed money.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000332924/article/detroit-signs-rb-joique-bell-to-contract-extension|title=Joique Bell signs 2-year extension with Detroit Lions|work=NFL.com|access-date=September 14, 2015}}</ref> Combined with the second round tender he signed worth $2.187 million, he was under contract for three years and $9.3 million overall.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/lions-tender-running-back-joique-bell--later-receives-two-year-deal-worth--7-million-171459830.html|title=Lions tender running back Joique Bell, later receives 3-year, $9.3 million extension.|date=March 11, 2014|work=Yahoo Sports|access-date=September 14, 2015}}</ref>
+On March 11, 2014, he signed a two-year, $7 million contract extension with $4.3 million in guaranteed money.<ref name="h395">{{cite web | last=Patra | first=Kevin | title=Joique Bell signs 2-year extension with Detroit Lions | website=NFL.com | date=March 11, 2014 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/joique-bell-signs-2-year-extension-with-detroit-lions-0ap2000000332924 | access-date=October 31, 2024}}</ref> Combined with the second-round tender he signed worth $2.187 million, he was under contract for three years and $9.3 million overall.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/lions-tender-running-back-joique-bell--later-receives-two-year-deal-worth--7-million-171459830.html|title=Lions tender running back Joique Bell, later receives 3-year, $9.3 million extension.|date=March 11, 2014|work=Yahoo Sports|access-date=September 14, 2015}}</ref>
 On February 16, 2016, Bell was released by the Detroit Lions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-part-ways-with-Joique-Bell/56d0040b-a7c2-4638-9d5a-de0357f11fa8 |title=Lions part ways with Joique Bell |last=O'Hara |first=Mike |work=NFL.com |date=February 16, 2016 |access-date=February 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160218092201/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-part-ways-with-Joique-Bell/56d0040b-a7c2-4638-9d5a-de0357f11fa8 |archive-date=February 18, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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 ===Detroit Lions (second stint)===
-The Detroit Lions re-signed Bell on December 6, 2016, after starting running back [[Ameer Abdullah]] suffered a fractured foot.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions sign RB Joique Bell and CB Asa Jackson|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-rb-joique-bell-and-cb-asa-jackson-18216235|website=DetroitLions.com|date=December 4, 2016}}</ref>
+The Lions re-signed Bell on December 6, 2016, after starting running back [[Ameer Abdullah]] suffered a fractured foot.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lions sign RB Joique Bell and CB Asa Jackson|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-rb-joique-bell-and-cb-asa-jackson-18216235|website=DetroitLions.com|date=December 4, 2016}}</ref>
 ==NFL career statistics==
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 ! [[2011–12 NFL playoffs|2011]] !! [[2011 Detroit Lions season|DET]]
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 ==Personal life==
-Bell was born in [[Benton Harbor, Michigan]] and majored in [[criminal justice]] at Wayne State.<ref name=SouthEndInterview>Simons, Marshal. [http://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/archives/article_0cb7fffa-4dd8-5507-ad63-07f4682f9a7f.html Detroit Lions' and former WSU RB Joique Bell sits down with The South End]. [[The South End]]. November 7, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2015.</ref> While a student at Wayne State, Bell worked as a security guard at the Detroit Lions' training camp.<ref name=sec_guard>Litman, Laken. [http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/12/detroit-lions-joique-bell-security-guard-running-back Detroit Lions running back goes from team security guard to active roster]. usatoday.com. December 18, 2013. Retrieved January 3, 2015.</ref> Bell graduated with his masters degree in Sports Administration on Dec. 10, 2016.
+Bell was born in [[Benton Harbor, Michigan]], and majored in [[criminal justice]] at Wayne State.<ref name=SouthEndInterview>Simons, Marshal. [http://www.thesouthend.wayne.edu/archives/article_0cb7fffa-4dd8-5507-ad63-07f4682f9a7f.html Detroit Lions' and former WSU RB Joique Bell sits down with The South End]. [[The South End]]. November 7, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2015.</ref> While a student at Wayne State, Bell worked as a security guard at the Detroit Lions' training camp.<ref name="x775">{{cite web | last=Litman | first=Laken | title=Detroit Lions running back goes from team security guard to active roster | website=For The Win|publisher=USA Today | date=December 18, 2013 | url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/12/detroit-lions-joique-bell-security-guard-running-back | access-date=October 31, 2024}}</ref> Bell graduated with his master's degree in Sports Administration on December 10, 2016.
 ==References==
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+{{Commons}}
-* [http://www.detroitlions.com/team/roster/joique-bell/d0a2e411-682c-4691-b437-8a68c675866e Detroit Lions bio]
-* [http://www.buffalobills.com/team/roster/joique-bell/e8bbd9c6-45d3-409d-aa97-c7277abab971 Buffalo Bills bio]
 * [http://wsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1549&path=football Wayne State Warriors football bio]
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-[[Category:People from Benton Harbor, Michigan]]
+[[Category:Sportspeople from Benton Harbor, Michigan]]
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-[[Category:Ed Block Courage Award recipients]]