Josh Bell (gridiron football)

Tackles:	167
Interceptions:	4
Pass deflections:	16

Career CFL statistics
Tackles:
Tackles:	167
Interceptions:	4
Pass deflections:	16
	Player stats at NFL.com · CFL.ca

Josh Bell
	Bell with the Argonauts in 2023
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Position:	Defensive backs coach; Pass game coordinator
Personal information
Born:	January 8, 1985 (age 39); 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:
	San Diego Chargers (2008)*; Denver Broncos (2008-2009); Green Bay Packers (2009-2010); BC Lions (2012–2013); Calgary Stampeders (2014–2017);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
	Calgary Stampeders (2018–2020); Defensive backs coach; Toronto Argonauts (2021–2023); Defensive backs coach; Saskatchewan Roughriders (2024–present); Defensive backs coach; Pass game coordinator;
Career highlights and awards
	Super Bowl champion (XLV); 2× Grey Cup champion (2014, 2022); CFL West All-Star (2015);
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:	Joshua Paul Bell (born January 8, 1985) is an American professional football defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator for the Saskatchewan Roughriders 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.Contents Professional career ; San Diego Chargers ; Denver Broncos ; Green Bay Packers ; BC Lions ; Calgary Stampeders ; Coaching career ; Calgary Stampeders 2 ; Toronto Argonauts ; Saskatchewan Roughriders ; References ; External links ; Bell has also been a member of the Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, BC Lions, and Calgary Stampeders.Professional careerSan 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.Green Bay Packers On November 23, 2009, the Green Bay Packers signed Bell after losing Al Harris to a season-ending injury. On August 10, 2010, Bell was placed on Injured Reserve.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. 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. Bell announced his retirement as a player on February 1, 2018.Coaching careerCalgary 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. 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.Toronto Argonauts On May 14, 2021, it was announced that Bell had joined the Toronto Argonauts as the team's defensive backs coach. He won the 109th Grey Cup in 2022 and was with the Argonauts for three years.Saskatchewan Roughriders On January 15, 2024, it was announced that Bell had been named the defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.Related Research Articles Henry Armand Burris Jr. is a gridiron football coach, former professional quarterback, and a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. He is currently a tight end coach for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL) and was formerly an offensive quality control coach for the Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars. Burris played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 1998 to 2016. 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Adefolarin Adebayo Orimolade is an American professional Canadian football defensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).References ↑ "Broncos reach injury settlements with CB Joshua Bell, G Matt McChesney".; ↑ "Packers sign Bell".[ permanent dead link ]; ↑ "Broncos reach injury settlements with CB Joshua Bell, G Matt McChesney". 11 August 2010.; ↑ "Stamps sign DB Joshua Bell - Calgary Stampeders". 12 February 2014. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 17 February 2014.; ↑ "Stampeders sign DB Bell to contract extension". TSN. The Canadian Press. 26 February 2015.; 1 2 "Joshua Bell joins Stamps coaching staff". Stampeders.com. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 4 May 2018.; ↑ "Stampeders announce 2021 coaching staff". Canadian Football League. November 11, 2017.; ↑ "Argonauts finalize 2021 coaching staff". Toronto Argonauts. May 14, 2021.; ↑ "Roughriders announce 2024 coaching staff". Saskatchewan Roughriders. 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Career CFL statistics
Tackles:
Tackles:	167
Interceptions:	4
Pass deflections:	16
	Player stats at NFL.com · CFL.ca
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	0 Ciante Evans ; 1 Lemar Durant (MVC); 2 Adam Thibault ; 3 Patrick Levels ; 4 Micah Johnson ; 6 Rob Maver ; 7 Junior Turner ; 8 Emanuel Davis ; 9 Nick Arbuckle ; 11 Troy Stoudermire ; 12 Montell Cozart ; 15 Eric Rogers ; 16 Royce Metchie ; 19 Bo Levi Mitchell (MVP); 20 Bakari Grant ; 21 Adam Berger ; 23 William Langlais ; 25 Don Jackson ; 26 Austen Hartley ; 27 Tunde Adeleke ; 28 Brandon Smith ; 29 Jamar Wall ; 30 Rene Paredes ; 31 Tre Roberson ; 32 Romar Morris ; 33 Eric Mezzalira ; 34 Ante Milanovic-Litre ; 35 Ka'Deem Carey ; 36 Cory Greenwood ; 37 Maleki Harris ; 38 Terry Williams ; 40 DaShaun Amos ; 41 Cordarro Law ; 46 Charlie Power ; 47 Gump Hayes ; 48 Wynton McManis ; 49 Alex Singleton ; 50 Spencer Wilson ; 52 Riley Jones ; 53 Brad Erdos ; 54 Pierre-Luc Caron ; 56 Jameer Thurman ; 58 Ryan Sceviour ; 59 Randy Richards ; 60 Shane Bergman ; 61 Ucambre Williams ; 62 Nila Kasitati ; 63 Derek Dennis ; 64 Justin Renfrow ; 68 Justin Lawrence ; 69 Quinn Smith ; 80 Marken Michel ; 81 Chris Matthews ; 82 Juwan Brescacin ; 83 Markeith Ambles ; 84 Reggie Begelton ; 85 Julan Lynch ; 87 Richie Sindani ; 88 Kamar Jorden ; 89 DaVaris Daniels ; 90 Folarin Orimolade ; 91 Mike Rose ; 92 Ese Mrabure-Ajufo ; 95 Ja'Gared Davis ; 96 Chris Casher ; 97 Derek Wiggan ; 98 James Vaughters ; 99 Michael Kashak ; Head coach: Dave Dickenson ; Assistant coaches: Josh Bell ; DeVone Claybrooks ; Pete Costanza ; Pat DelMonaco ; Mark Kilam ; Corey Mace ; Brent Monson ; Marc Mueller ; General Manager: John Hufnagel ;
v ; t ; e ; Toronto Argonauts 109th Grey Cup champions
	0 Robertson Daniel ; 1 Shaquille Richardson ; 2 Shawn Oakman ; 3 Jamal Peters ; 4 McLeod Bethel-Thompson ; 5 Shane Ray ; 6 Chris Edwards ; 8 DaShaun Amos ; 9 Royce Metchie ; 10 Hénoc Muamba (MVP, MVC); 11 Juwan Brescacin ; 12 Chad Kelly ; 13 Ben Holmes ; 14 Boris Bede ; 16 Brandon Banks ; 17 Markeith Ambles ; 18 Dejon Brissett ; 19 Kurleigh Gittens Jr. ; 20 Tarvarus McFadden ; 21 Daniel Adeboboye ; 23 Robert Priester ; 24 Eric Rogers ; 25 Eli Mencer ; 26 Caleb Holden ; 27 Josh Hagerty ; 29 John Haggerty ; 30 Jonathan Jones ; 32 Javon Leake ; 33 Andrew Harris ; 34 A. J. Ouellette ; 35 Tigie Sankoh ; 36 Eric Sutton ; 37 Enoch Penney-Laryea ; 38 Declan Cross ; 39 Maurice Carnell ; 40 Robbie Smith ; 41 Jonathan Edouard ; 43 Trevor Hoyte ; 44 Brandon Calver ; 45 Jack Cassar ; 46 Maxime Latour ; 48 Wynton McManis ; 51 Theren Churchill ; 52 Peter Nicastro ; 53 Philip Blake ; 54 Justin Lawrence ; 56 Ja'Gared Davis ; 57 Braydon Noll ; 59 Dejon Allen ; 61 Kofi Appiah ; 62 Ryan Hunter ; 63 Trevon Tate ; 64 Dylan Giffen ; 65 Dariusz Bladek ; 66 Isiah Cage ; 67 Gregor MacKellar ; 68 Shane Richards ; 70 Toshiki Sato ; 74 Simeon Okonta-Wariso ; 80 DaVaris Daniels ; 81 Tommy Nield ; 82 Jeremiah Haydel ; 86 Damonte Coxie ; 89 Cam Phillips ; 90 Damontre Moore ; 91 Jared Brinkman ; 92 Deionte Knight ; 93 Benoit Marion ; 94 Fabion Foote ; 95 Brandon Barlow ; 96 Sam Acheampong ; 98 Ali Fayad ; 99 Dewayne Hendrix ; Head coach: Ryan Dinwiddie ; Assistant coaches: Josh Bell ; Pete Costanza ; Mickey Donovan ; Kevin Eiben ; William Fields ; Edwin Harrison ; Corey Mace ; Mike Miller ; Kris Sweet ; General Manager: Michael Clemons ;