Antrel Rolle Says His Decision to Sign with Bears Was Due to Airline Deal Alert

Nothing says "destiny" like a mass email, right guys?

Antrel Rolle thinks so—he says a sign from God guiding him along in his NFL career came Monday morning in the form of an airline deal alert.

During an interview with WFAN in New York on Friday (h/t ESPN.com's Michael C. Wright), the former New York Giants safety told the story of how he came to sign with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday.

Rolle said he took to one knee Sunday night and prayed for a sign from God to help him make the right career move.

"God, I pray that you just give me a level head," Rolle said, detailing the words of his prayer. "I pray that you just give me a sign to lead me in the right direction, and I'll follow your lead."

Rolle said he woke up early the next morning to an email alert on his phone reading, "Orbitz alert: Flights to Chicago, discount fare."

That was enough for Rolle.

"I'm like, 'Wow.' It just hit [me]," Rolle said. "I never question God's plan for me, man."

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Two days later, Rolle signed a three-year, $11.25 million contract with the Bears—solid money for a 32-year-old safety.

Make the money while you can, Antrel. And save on sweet, cheap airline deals! Also, I'm pretty sure Orbitz owes you some money for this free publicity. Might want to look into an endorsement deal.

Dan is on Twitter. He looks for signs from above in burned grilled cheeses.