AP The Lions recently released running back Tatum Bell.

Tatum Bell said that he did take Rudi Johnson's bag from the Lions complex, but he didn't mean to. He meant to pick up his old friend Victor DeGrate's bag. He says it was a complete misunderstanding. He respects the Lions and Rudi Johnson.

Bell says he's not the kind of guy to do something like this. He's never been in trouble. He knew there were cameras and wasn't acting funny when he grabbed the bags.

Bell said he was shocked when Detroit cut him. And he is concerned that this scandal ruins his reputation around the NFL and may affect his ability to get another job. Bell said he's tried to reach out to Rudi to clear this up, but Johnson has no interest in talking to him.

Dan pointed out the problem. Money, ID and Johnson's underwear are missing. Bell has to answer for that. He says he's looking into it.