Lin-J Shell

Tackles	277
Pass breakups	40
Fumble recoveries	6
Interceptions	12
Total TDs	4
	Stats at ArenaFan.com

Tackles	280
Sacks	8.0
Fumble recoveries	9
Interceptions	8
	Stats at CFL.ca (archived)

Lin-J Shell
No. 14
Position	Defensive back
Personal information
Born	October 22, 1981; Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Died	July 29, 2021 (aged 39); Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school	Orlando (FL) Edgewater
College	Jacksonville
Career history
	Orlando Predators (2004); Philadelphia Eagles (2005)*; Orlando Predators (2006–2007); New Orleans VooDoo (2008); Toronto Argonauts (2009–2011); BC Lions (2012–2013); Calgary Stampeders (2014); Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2015);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
	Grey Cup champion (2014); 2× CFL East All-Star (2010, 2011);
Career CFL statistics
Tackles
Tackles	280
Sacks	8.0
Fumble recoveries	9
Interceptions	8
	Stats at CFL.ca (archived)
Career Arena League statistics
Tackles
Tackles	277
Pass breakups	40
Fumble recoveries	6
Interceptions	12
Total TDs	4
	Stats at ArenaFan.com

Wagner Lindsell "Lin-J" Shell Jr.^[1] (October 22, 1981 – July 29, 2021)^[2]^[3] was an American professional football player who was a defensive back in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was originally signed by the Arena Football League's (AFL) Orlando Predators as a street free agent in 2004. He played college football at Jacksonville.

Shell was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans VooDoo, Calgary Stampeders (where he helped the team win the Grey Cup), Toronto Argonauts (where he was a 2-time CFL East All-Star), BC Lions, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Subsequent to his all-star career with the CFL, Shell taught physical education at Jean Ribault High School in Jacksonville, Florida and coach Football and Jackson High school. On May 9, 2018, Shell was instrumental in preventing a woman from using her handgun in the school gymnasium following a "social media" brawl.^[4]

Shell died from a stroke in Florida on July 29, 2021, at the age 39. According to his family, he also tested positive for COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Florida.^[2]^[3]^[5]