Finally word is apparently out about when Le'Veon Bell will return to the Steelers. That time will be during their bye week in week 7.
Le'Veon Bell expects to report to the Steelers during the Week 7 bye, a source told @ESPN. Bell definitely plans to play football for the Steelers this season.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) October 1, 2018
News everyone has waited to hear: Pittsburgh RB Le'Veon Bell expects to report to the Steelers during the Week 7 bye, a source told @JFowlerESPN. But Bell planning to play football this season for the Steelers.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 1, 2018
Now an interesting situation has come about that would include the Steelers using the transition tag on Bell after the 2018 season. The transition tag would cost the Steelers 120% of what Bell makes in 2018. Since he's currently making nothing that price would be significantly less than if he was franchised for a third season.
Now if Pittsburgh decides to use its transition tag on Le’Veon Bell after this season, it would cost $11.3 million - less than the franchise tag put on him for this year. https://t.co/RvSL0cA2TB
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 1, 2018
The Steelers will likely file for a roster exemption that would give them two weeks to get Bell back into game shape and allow them to keep him inactive without pay if they choose to do so.
