The drawn-out national nightmare involving former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell has come to a conclusion.
On the eve of the official start of NFL free agency, Bell has reportedly agreed to sign with the New York Jets.
Former Steelers’ RB Le’Veon Bell plans to sign with…the New York Jets, a league source tells ESPN
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2019
Le’Veon Bell: 4 years, $52.5 million with the Jets, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2019
New York had been seen as the big time favorites to land the stellar all-around running back. That’s now come to fruition.
This is an absolutely huge get for the Jets. A former All-Pro performer in Pittsburgh, Bell will only help young quarterback Sam Darnold in New York’s backfield.
Prior to sitting out all of last season in hopes of landing a more lucrative pay day, the 27-year-old Bell put up 3,830 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2016 and 2017.
The deal is said to be worth $52.5 million over four seasons.