The Detroit Lions have signed Joique Bell to the active roster from the New Orleans Saints practice squad, according to several reports. The former Wayne State University running back agreed to a two-year deal. Bell was an undrafted free agent in 2010 and originally signed with the Buffalo Bills before moving on to Philadelphia, Indianapolis, spending another stint with the Eagles then landing with the Saints last season. Though Lions head coach Jim Schwartz wouldn't comment on the move, as it was not official, Bell bid farewell to Saints fans on his Twitter account. During his four-year career at Wayne State, the 5-foot-11, 220-pound Benton Harbor native rushed for 6,728 yards and 88 touchdowns on 1,181 carries. A photo of Bell is included.

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http://www.freep.com/article/20111226/SPORTS01/111226034/joique-bell-detroit-lions
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