Joique Bell
Encyclopedia
Joique D. Bell, Jr is an American football
running back
for the New Orleans Saints
of the National Football League
. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills
as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football
at Wayne State
.
Bell has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles
and Indianapolis Colts
.
, awarded to the Division II player of the year, after he rushed for 2,084 yards and 29 touchdowns.
as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He was waived on September 4, 2010 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.
signed Bell off of the Bills' practice squad on September 21, 2010. He was waived on November 9.
on November 10. He played in five games for the Colts before he was waived on December 14 in order to make room for offensive tackle Michael Toudouze
.
' practice squad on December 16, 2010.
on January 5, 2011 before the playoffs began. He was released on September 20, and re-signed to the Saints' practice squad the following day.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
for the New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Wayne State
Wayne State Warriors
The Wayne State Warriors are the represent Wayne State University, located in Detroit, Michigan. The university is a member of the NCAA at the Division II level, WSU competes in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for all sports except fencing, which competes in the Midwest...
.
Bell has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
and Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
.
College career
As a senior, Bell was the winner of the Harlon Hill TrophyHarlon Hill Trophy
The Harlon Hill Trophy is an award in American college football given to the individual selected as the most valuable player in NCAA Division II. The award is named for former University of North Alabama and National Football League player Harlon Hill...
, awarded to the Division II player of the year, after he rushed for 2,084 yards and 29 touchdowns.
Buffalo Bills
Bell was signed by the Buffalo BillsBuffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He was waived on September 4, 2010 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.
First stint with Eagles
The Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
signed Bell off of the Bills' practice squad on September 21, 2010. He was waived on November 9.
Indianapolis Colts
Bell was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
on November 10. He played in five games for the Colts before he was waived on December 14 in order to make room for offensive tackle Michael Toudouze
Michael Toudouze
John Michael Toudouze is an American football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
.
Second stint with Eagles
Bell was re-signed to the Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
' practice squad on December 16, 2010.
New Orleans Saints
Bell was signed off the Eagles' practice squad by the New Orleans SaintsNew Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
on January 5, 2011 before the playoffs began. He was released on September 20, and re-signed to the Saints' practice squad the following day.