The Toronto Argonauts signed defensive lineman Atlias Bell and defensive back Tarvarus McFadden to the practice squad on Tuesday.
Atlias Bell is six foot one and weighs 275 pounds. The 26-year-old New Orleans, Louisiana, went undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft. Bell signed with the Toronto Argonauts on February 20, 2024. Bell appeared in two preseason games for the Argonauts recording no stats. The Argos released Bell on June 2, 2024.
Collegiately, Bell played two seasons at Iowa Western Community College (2017-18) making 69 tackles (27 solo, 42 assists), 15 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries in 22 games for the Reivers.
Then, Bell transferred to the University of Houston (2019-22) making 83 tackles (41 solo, 42 assists), 15.5 tackles for loss, eight sacks, and one forced fumble in 37 games for the Cougars. He was named All-American Athletic Conference by Pro Football Focus in 2022.
Tarvarus McFadden is six foot two and weighs 205 pounds. The 27-year-old from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2018. He also had stints with the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions.
Next, McFadden signed with the Tampa Bay Vipers (XFL) on December 22, 2019. He made 10 tackles (6 solo, 4 assists), two interceptions for 78 yards, and one touchdown in five games before the league shutdown due to COVID-19.
Then, McFadden signed with the Toronto Argonauts on February 15, 2021. He played two seasons making 65 tackles, five tackles on special teams, four interceptions for 28 yards, and two forced fumbles in 33 games.
He is a member of the 2022 Toronto Argonauts Grey Cup Championship team. In the 2024 preseason, McFadden made six tackles against the Montreal Alouettes. The Argonauts released McFadden on June 2, 2024.
Collegiately, McFadden played three seasons at Florida State (2015-17) making 53 tackles (41 solo, 12 assists), three tackles for loss, eight interceptions for 16 yards, 16 pass breakups, one kick return for 26 yards, and 12 punt returns for 42 yards in 28 games for the Seminoles. He was named First Team All-ACC, First Team All-American, and the winner of the Jack Tatum Trophy in 2016.
