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Eagles sign Demtress Bell, formerly known as Demetrius

Found April 04, 2012 on Pro Football Zone: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jason Peters
TEAMS: Philadelphia Eagles
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According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Eagles have signed free agent tackle, Demetress Bell to a five-year deal. Bell’s first name was spelled Demetrius, but supposedly it wasn’t spelled right.  So it’s now officially Demetress, according to the Eagles. With Jason Peters going down with a ruptured Achilles, the Eagles were forced to make a move for a veteran left tackle that can come in a start in 2012, since Peters’ return is in doubt for this coming season.
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