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Kenny Bell practices in Monday afternoon. Less than 24 hours later, he announced he's leaving the Alabama football team.

(Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com)

— The Alabama football career of wide receiver Kenny Bell is over, according to posts on his Twitter page.

The senior from Rayville, La., tweeted about his future early Tuesday afternoon. The news comes after Bell practiced with the Crimson Tide on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE: Nick Saban said Bell did not leave the team. He let the receiver have "a personal day" Tuesday and was expected to be back Wednesday. Saban said he met with Bell several times and spoke with his mother.

"I want Kenny to be happy," Saban said.

Bell's tweets:

A school spokesman could not confirm the news, saying it would have to come from coach Nick Saban. A media briefing is scheduled for Tuesday evening following the Tide's afternoon practice.

Bell played in Saturday's 35-10 win over Virginia Tech, but did not catch a pass. He had 17 receptions for 431 yards as a junior, but missed the SEC and BCS title games after breaking his leg against Auburn.

Bell earned his undergraduate degree last December.

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