 On March 1, 2007, Bell was traded along with George Foster and a draft pick to the Detroit Lions for Dré Bly.On October 12, 2007 it was revealed that Bell had asked the Lions to trade him earlier in the week, due to the re-emergence of Kevin Jones and his diminished role at tailback.Bell has since told the media that he did not demand a trade, but that he simply was disappointed in his diminishing role on the team.