Bags of Lions RB Johnson allegedly swiped by Bell

[Chau]

DETROIT (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.