The Detroit Lions cut Joique Bell last week, but apparently gave the running back a chance to stick around.
Bell told reporters on Saturday night that prior to his release the team offered him the chance to take a pay cut to remain in Detroit. The running back declined that option.
"The NFL is a crazy business," Bell said, per MLive.com. "You never know. The Lions made me an offer. I thought I did what was best for my career. I ended up declining the offer."
A local product from Wayne State University in Detroit, Bell boasts a magical story, going from undrafted free agent to reliable starter for his hometown team.