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Bags of Lions RB Johnson allegedly swiped by Bell
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Buzz Up PrintDETROIT (TICKER) —Tatum Bell was unable to steal carries with the Detroit Lions. So apparently he did the next-best thing.

According to a report by Detroit-based web site MLive.com, Bell on Monday stole a couple of bags belonging to fellow running back Rudi Johnson, who was in town seeking a job with the Lions.

The story initially was reported by profootballtalk.com and later confirmed by MLive.com.

As it turned out, Johnson agreed to a deal with Detroit and took the roster spot of Bell, who was released by Detroit on Tuesday.

Kennard McGuire, the agent for Bell, told PA SportsTicker he had been in contact with his client but had not discussed the alleged incident with him.

“I have no comment on that,” McGuire said.

According to profootballtalk.com, the Lions were able to identify Bell as the culprit after reviewing tapes from their security surveillance system.

Citing a source, MLive.com said Johnson was “pretty miffed” about the incident, although he reportedly will not press charges.

The source told MLive.com that Bell and Johnson had a pretty good conversation about the team and city. Eventually, Bell figured out why Johnson was in the city, presumably leading to the alleged theft of Johnson’s bags.