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Le’Veon Bell is a polarizing NFL player. He set the precedent for running backs to hold out, and is also one of the best running backs in all of football.  This Sunday, he should break a record that cements him as a football great. If the former Pittsburgh Steeler gains four yards from scrimmage with […]

New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell has made his message clear to coach Adam Gase, don’t hold him back, he is ready to go full speed. Gase was asked about his plans for Bell in week one, and he said he didn’t have an exact plan on how he would use him but said […]

The New York Jets made a splash with the lucrative signing of running back Le’Veon Bell this offseason. He has since not been shy about expressing his high expectations going into the 2019 NFL season. There has been plenty of talk about Bell’s unceremonious departure from the Pittsburgh Steelers after sitting out the entire 2018 […]

New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell is ready to have a big year and prove to the Pittsburgh Steelers they let something special go. Sunday will be the first time that Bell is on an NFL field since January 14th, 2018 when the Steelers lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the playoffs. Bell sat […]

The New York Jets are beginning a new era under Adam Gase as their head coach this season. After his first preseason with the franchise, Gase will have to ponder over who to cut to reduce the roster to 53 players this week. Before that, New York will be facing the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday […]

New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell is finally back on the football field after missing the entire 2018 NFL season. Plenty of Jets fans are now eager to see how their new man will play. There is also a genuine interest in how Bell will play alongside Ty Montgomery. Bell has been a supreme […]

The New York Jets are entering a season full of hope for the first time in quite a while, as they have a new head coach, a star running back and a talented young quarterback under center. But, because the Jets play in New York (well, New Jersey, actually) and because the Jets have not […]

New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell made it clear that he would like to play in the preseason, but he didn’t get his wish with Adam Gase announcing that Bell wouldn’t play until the regular season started. Bell still wants to get used to the contact that comes in-game action so he has made […]

Looking from the outside New York Jets teammates Sam Darnold and Le’Veon Bell don’t have a lot in common except they play on the same team, but Bell says the second-year quarterback reminds him a lot of himself. Darnold is a quarterback while Bell is a running back and they both have different jobs on […]

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown has been at odds with the NFL over the usage of his helmet, which is now banned by the league for no longer being certified by the NOCSAE. Brown filed a grievance against the NFL over the issue earlier this month and lost, but now, Brown has filed yet […]

Le’Veon Bell is sure loving his time with the New York Jets thus far. The running back seemed thrilled when he signed a four-year deal with the club earlier this offseason, and since then, he has spent his time lauding the coaching staff and the roster itself. A big reason why Bell chose the Jets […]

Carolina Panthers running back Cristian McCaffrey has established himself as one of the most promising, young players in the NFL. It seems New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell knew he was something special ever since his days at Stanford. McCaffrey recently revealed that Bell had contacted him during his sophomore year in college. He […]

New York Jets coach Adam Gase announced on Sunday that running back Le’Veon Bell will not suit up in the preseason. RB Le’Veon Bell will NOT play this preseason, Adam Gase said. — Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) August 19, 2019 Gase was already considering that scenario but after linebacker, Avery Williamson tore his ACL during Thursday […]

New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell hasn’t played in the teams first two preseason games and there is a chance he might not play in the next two either. Coach Adam Gase was asked why Bell didn’t play during Thursday’s night game during his postgame presser and his comments make it seem like he […]

New York Jets fans will have to wait a wee bit longer to see their new running back in live-game action. The Jets announced that Le’Veon Bell would not play in their Week 2 preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday. Head coach Adam Gase has been mute on if Bell will play at […]

With the direction that the NFL is headed in, running backs are struggling to secure long-term deals that pay them fairly. In an attempt to change the outlook on the position, running backs could create a new union as a separate bargaining unit. According to reports, there has already been a petition filed by the […]

New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell and wide receiver Josh Bellamy are trying to spice up the team locker room with some freestyle raps. As Rich Cimini of ESPN points out, most people see Bell as a guy who sat out the entire season to get a new contract, but his teammates see him […]

New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell hasn’t been in a football game for well over a year, and there are some questions if he will get any run during the preseason. Coach Adam Gase has said he isn’t sure if Bell is going to play, and although Bell admits he would like to play […]

Le’Veon Bell is certainly having a great time in his new surroundings with the New York Jets, and on Monday, he marveled at the fiery competition between the Jets offense and defense in practice: “That’s like the best thing I’ve ever been a part of,” said Bell, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN NFL Nation. […]

Le’Veon Bell likely won’t be playing tonight when the New York Jets open their preseason, but fans worried about a possible lack of chemistry shouldn’t be too worried. According to the superstar running back, he doesn’t seem too concerned about missing out on any rhythm building with his team, as they’ve been doing that elsewhere. […]

New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell will not play in his team’s first preseason game against the New York Giants on Thursday night, according to Brian Costello of The New York Post. Jets head coach Adam Gase is having a tough time deciding how he will manager Bell this preseason, especially considering that Bell […]

The New York Jets play their first preseason game on Thursday, and as of now, the team is playing coy as to whether or not superstar running back Le’Veon Bell will get a chance to shake off any rust. Speaking to the media today via Pro Football Talk, Adam Gase wasn’t sure if Bell would […]

If anyone would know anything about contract disputes, it’s New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell, who sat out the entire 2018 campaign as a result of a contract standoff with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott finds himself in a similar situation, as he is holding out of training camp […]

It looks as though the Ezekiel Elliot contract holdout will continue. It appears the Dallas Cowboys are offering Zeke for less than he’s worth. All three offers are in the top 5 at their positions but zeke offer is more in line with Leveon Bell than Todd Gurley, which is a problem. I would be […]

The New York Jets made quite an investment on their offensive line. It appears running back Le’Veon Bell is happy with the commitment they made. The Jets made their offensive line a point of emphasis in throughout the offseason. According to Connor Hughes of The Athletic, Le’Veon Bell likes what he sees from this group […]

Le’Veon Bell may have sat out the entire 2018 campaign due to a contract dispute with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but that does not mean the running back feels like he has lost a step. Now with the New York Jets, Bell told CBS Sports analyst and former Steelers cornerback Bryant McFadden that he not only […]

The relationship between New York Jets head coach Adam Gase and running back Le’Veon Bell did not exactly get off on the right foot, as rumors persisted that Gase had Mike Maccagnan fired from his post as general manager due to his decision to sign Bell, which Gase did not want to do. The chatter […]

New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell was the biggest bust in Fantasy Football last year, however, he has already pledged that things will be different in the 2019 NFL season. Bell finally apologized to owners that had taken him early on in the fantasy drafts. According to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk, […]

New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell disappointed a lot of people last season when he didn’t suit up for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it wasn’t just fans of his team that were upset, it was also people who drafted him for their fantasy football team. Bell was a first-round draft pick in most leagues […]

Le’Veon Bell sat out the entire 2018 season and cost some people a chance to win in fantasy football. The New York Jets running back knows he may have let some people down, but he’s ready to make up for it in 2019. Recently on Twitter, Bell jokingly apologized to fantasy football owners who picked […]

New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell has been drug tested the first two days of training camp, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. “Since he wasn’t here in the spring, they have to do everything now,” said Jets head coach Adam Gase. “There’s nothing we can do about it.” To be clear, these are […]

There has been a lot of talk around New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell and how many snaps he will take this season after sitting out last year. Bell talked to reporters on Thursday and said that he was willing to touch the ball 500 times if that means he will be raising the […]

New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell doesn’t like the narrative surrounding him. Some fans have accused Bell of being unfocused on football and too concerned with other things like his rap career, and the former Pittsburgh Steelers star took to social media to fire back, per Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk.com. “I’m tired of […]

Le’Veon Bell was a workhorse during his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, leading the NFL with 321 carries during his last action with the club in 2017. But just because the Steelers heavily used him doesn’t mean the New York Jets will follow suit. Jets head coach Adam Gase says that the team will be […]

While James Conner wasn’t able to fully replace Le’Veon Bell’s production, he showed immense potential in 2018. Most people are familiar with the 24-year-old’s story. Conner was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2015. In May of 2016, Conner was pronounced cancer-free. He returned to play one final season at the University of Pittsburgh. He played […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be going into the 2019 season without Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell in their offense. Despite those crucial losses, a certain NFL analyst believes that the Steelers will be better in 2019. Former Steelers running back Merril Hoge believes Pittsburgh will be a better team in 2019. Hoge points to the […]

Le’Veon Bell dominated news headlines when the All-Pro running back sat out the entire 2018 season. Bell sat out due to not being able to reach a contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bell’s decision quickly became a distraction for the Steelers with some of his teammates trashing the running back. The locker room in […]

There are  records that may be broken in the 2019 season. Here are three NFL records that could have a new record-holder in 2019: 3. Yards from Scrimmage The current record for yards from scrimmage is held by Chris Johnson of the Tennesee Titans. Johnson amassed 2,509 yards in  2009. It was an unforgettable showing […]

A lot of the talk surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers this off-season has been about Antonio Brown, and Le’Veon Bell and players like James Conner haven’t been immune to the chatter. With Bell and Brown gone, the team has been able to worry about football when on the field, and Conner thinks that their departures might […]