The Pittsburgh Steelers are actively shopping Le'Veon Bell around the league for a trade, but Bell recently named a list of teams he expects to pursue him in free agency.

Bell specifically named the New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles as potential suitors. He believes teams will do what they have to sign an elite playmaker like himself.

“I know the guaranteed money will be there [in March],” Bell told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. “If a team wanted to, they could definitely do what they needed to do to make me happy and satisfied.”

Earl Thomas' leg fracture this weekend makes Bell's stance all the more clear. Thomas pursued a contract extension before his impending 2019 free agency. However, the Seattle Seahawks refused to negotiate, despite all he has given their organization. Now, the Seahawks will likely let the 29-year-old walk this offseason.

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Le'Veon Bell wants to be on the field, but his long-term health is his priority right now. He says he wants to win games and make the playoffs. His value as a player means too much to him to risk it all at this point.

“But I've gotta take this stand. Knowing my worth and knowing I can tear a ligament or get surgery at any time, I knew I couldn't play 16 games with 400 or more touches,” said Bell.

The trade deadline is approaching rapidly. Once it passes, the Steelers will have to choose to renegotiate with Bell this summer, or let him walk.