The Le'Veon Bell sweepstakes continue, and the latest news suggests that he's currently deciding between two teams: the New York Jets and the Baltimore Ravens.
We'd previously reported that Bell's move to the Jets was considered the most favorable of all, especially since he'd changed his Twitter profile colors to green. (We'd also said that green didn't necessarily mean that he would become a member of Gang Green; he could be becoming a Packer, which was considered a possibility as well, though the Packers have since come out and said that they have “no interest” in signing Bell, leading to the Jets becoming a more likely possibility as well.)
But now, NFL Media's Ian Rapoport is reporting that the Ravens are also in play:
While the #Jets made a best and final offer to Le’Veon Bell, the #Ravens are still in it, as well, I’m told. And Bell has indicated to some friends around the league how much he likes Baltimore. It seems like Ravens vs. Jets for Bell at the end.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019
The details about the reported “best and final offer” to Le'Veon Bell haven't yet been disclosed — and they really can't be, until tomorrow — but it looks like, per Rapoport's report, that Bell is choosing between the Ravens and the Jets.
Some commentators, however, are suggesting that the Ravens are not going to make an offer to Bell.
Article Continues BelowRapoport, especially, suggested that the Ravens were more interested in making a deal with Mark Ingram rather than Bell, simply because Bell would cost too much money.
https://twitter.com/RotowireNFL_JD/status/1105531127765389312
Meanwhile, Antonio Brown — now with the Oakland Raiders — allegedly called into an outlet and said that his former Steelers teammate would be joining him out west.
BREAKING: Just spoke to Antonio Brown on the phone, I asked him about Le’Veon Bell and where he would end up he stated: “Oh, Bell? He coming to Oakland with me, we got unfinished business. We’re going to make the Raiders the Warriors of the NFL. We… https://t.co/yW9E4p6fW1
— Studs and Duds Fantasy News (@StudsAndDudsFN) March 12, 2019
One thing, and one thing only, is for certain: Le'Veon Bell will be signing a new contract soon. That doesn't answer too many questions, but it's all we've got for right now as the rumor mill continues to churn.