Pittsburgh Steelers star running back Le'Veon Bell has finally provided some clarity on his situation voicing that he will be back in the fold with the team at some point during the Week 7 bye.

In response to this latest development, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has stated that he is excited about Bell's return whenever he does show up this season, according to Sam Quinn of 247 Sports.

“I’ve heard lots of reports, lots of stories over the last few months. I’ll be excited if and when he decides to show up.” — Ben Roethlisberger on 93.7 The Fan.

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The Steelers have stumbled out of the gate to the 2018 season holding a 1-2-1 record that has put them in a tie with the Cleveland Browns for last place in the AFC North division standings through the first month. There have been some growing issues in the running game as second-year running back has seen his production dip over the last three weeks since his huge performance in the season opener where he had 195 total scrimmage yards. In fact, he has had 195 total scrimmages in the last three games played combined.

Bell is a game-changing factor that has established himself as arguably the best running back in the league with his play as both a runner and receiver out of the backfield. He has proven to be a linchpin in their offensive game plan that has taken them to the next level over the few years. His absence from the team has become more noticeable with each passing week as the offense has struggled to put up points on the board.

This has created a sense of excitement beyond the bond that Roethlisberger has him aside from Bell's return to the team. Ultimately, there should be more clarity on this front in the coming weeks as that timeline creeps closer