Josh Bell
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Bell with the Argonauts in 2023
Toronto Argonauts
Position:Defensive backs coach
Personal information
Born: (1985-01-08) January 8, 1985
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:177 lb (80 kg)
Career information
High school:Skyline (Dallas, Texas)
College:Baylor
Undrafted:2008
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Career CFL statistics
Tackles:167
Interceptions:4
Pass deflections:16
Player stats at NFL.com · CFL.ca

Joshua Paul Bell (born January 8, 1985) is an American professional football defensive backs coach for the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played defensive back for nine years in the National Football League (NFL) and the CFL. He was originally signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Baylor.

Bell has also been a member of the Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, BC Lions, and Calgary Stampeders.

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

After going undrafted in the 2008 NFL Draft, Bell was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent. He was released on August 30.

Denver Broncos

Bell was signed to the practice squad of the Denver Broncos on September 24, 2008. He was promoted to the active roster on October 27 after an injury to cornerback Champ Bailey. In his rookie season, Bell appeared in nine games (five starts) and recorded 34 tackles and four pass deflections. He was waived/injured and subsequently placed on injured reserve on September 4, 2009. On September 10, 2009, the Broncos reached an injury settlement with Bell and released him.[1]

Green Bay Packers

On November 23, 2009, the Green Bay Packers signed Bell after losing Al Harris to a season-ending injury.[2] On August 10, 2010, Bell was placed on Injured Reserve.[3]

BC Lions

Bell signed with the BC Lions on May 22, 2012, and played with the club for two seasons. In his first season in BC Bell only saw limited playing time on both defense and special teams. In his second year in the CFL, Bell recorded 45 tackles and 1 interception.

Calgary Stampeders

On February 12, 2014, Bell signed as a free agent with the Calgary Stampeders, reuniting him with former defensive coordinator, Rich Stubler.[4] Bell started all 18 games at defensive back for the Stamps in the 2014 CFL season. He finished the season with 56 tackles, 2 special teams tackles and 2 interceptions. On February 26, 2015, Bell and the Stamps agreed to a contract extension.[5]

Bell announced his retirement as a player on February 1, 2018.[6]

Coaching career

Calgary Stampeders

On the same day that he retired as a player, Bell joined the Calgary Stampeders' staff as the new defensive backs coach for the 2018 season.[6] In his first year as a coach, he won his second Grey Cup championship following a Stampeders win in the 106th Grey Cup game. Following the cancelled 2020 CFL season, Bell was not retained by the Stampeders for 2021 due to the league-mandated football operation cap.[7]

Toronto Argonauts

On May 14, 2021, it was announced that Bell had joined the Toronto Argonauts as the team's defensive backs coach.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Broncos reach injury settlements with CB Joshua Bell, G Matt McChesney".
  2. ↑ "Packers sign Bell".
  3. ↑ "Broncos reach injury settlements with CB Joshua Bell, G Matt McChesney". 11 August 2010.
  4. ↑ "Stamps sign DB Joshua Bell - Calgary Stampeders". 12 February 2014. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
  5. ↑ "Stampeders sign DB Bell to contract extension". TSN. The Canadian Press. 26 February 2015.
  6. 1 2 "Joshua Bell joins Stamps coaching staff". Stampeders.com. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 4 May 2018.
  7. ↑ "Stampeders announce 2021 coaching staff". Canadian Football League. November 11, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Argonauts finalize 2021 coaching staff". Toronto Argonauts. May 14, 2021.
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