NFL Rumors: Yeremiah Bell likely to retire
The Arizona Cardinals would like veteran safety Yeremiah Bell to return to the team last season, which is why the Cardinals have offered Bell a one-year contract.
Bell, however, likely is not going to agree to a deal with the Cardinals and will instead announce his retirement, according to Mike Jurecki of Fox Sports 910 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Hearing the Cardinals offered Safety Yeremiah Bell a one-year contract but Bell is likely going to retire, just turned 36 in March.
— Mike Jurecki (@mikejurecki) April 7, 2014
Bell walked on for the Eastern Kentucky Colonels after working at a steel mill and was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins with the 213th overall pick of the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
Bell was placed on the practice squad. In 2004, made the roster and quickly earned playing time, appearing in 13 games. A year later, he earned a greater role and quickly became a full time player, even making the Pro Bowl in 2009. He signed with the New York Jets in 2012 and after a year there, he signed with the Cardinals.
Last season, he had 77 tackles and two interceptions.