Kendrell Bell to the Chiefs
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 5:18 pm
Kansas City inks Bell to seven-year deal
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Chiefs signed former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Kendrell Bell to a seven-year deal on Tuesday. No other terms were released.
"I'm pleased to conclude this negotiation with (Bell's representative) Todd France," Chiefs team president Carl Peterson commented. "I enjoyed it because we both wanted to get a deal done and I think that this is a very good contract for both parties. We're pleased to acquire Kendrell's services and we think he will make an impact for the Chiefs in 2005 and beyond. He's a quality football player, as well as a quality person."
Bell, the 2001 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, played just three games for the Steelers last season because of a groin injury he suffered late in the preseason.
For his career, he has played in 47 games for the Steelers, starting 44 of them, and has recorded 255 tackles (206 solo) and 18 sacks (-145.0 yards). He also has one interception, a fumble recovery, three forced fumbles and five passes defensed.
"Kendrell is very excited about joining the Chiefs and believes he can make a huge impact on the defense," France stated. "I can tell you that the entire process, working with Carl and (executive vice president/assistant GM) Denny (Thum) was a great experience. The Chiefs are a first-class organization."
The 26-year-old Georgia product, taken by the Steelers in the second round, also earned a trip to the Pro Bowl in his rookie year.
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Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Chiefs signed former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Kendrell Bell to a seven-year deal on Tuesday. No other terms were released.
"I'm pleased to conclude this negotiation with (Bell's representative) Todd France," Chiefs team president Carl Peterson commented. "I enjoyed it because we both wanted to get a deal done and I think that this is a very good contract for both parties. We're pleased to acquire Kendrell's services and we think he will make an impact for the Chiefs in 2005 and beyond. He's a quality football player, as well as a quality person."
Bell, the 2001 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, played just three games for the Steelers last season because of a groin injury he suffered late in the preseason.
For his career, he has played in 47 games for the Steelers, starting 44 of them, and has recorded 255 tackles (206 solo) and 18 sacks (-145.0 yards). He also has one interception, a fumble recovery, three forced fumbles and five passes defensed.
"Kendrell is very excited about joining the Chiefs and believes he can make a huge impact on the defense," France stated. "I can tell you that the entire process, working with Carl and (executive vice president/assistant GM) Denny (Thum) was a great experience. The Chiefs are a first-class organization."
The 26-year-old Georgia product, taken by the Steelers in the second round, also earned a trip to the Pro Bowl in his rookie year.
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