Le’Veon Bell has by no means been the identical since sitting out the 2018 season over a monetary dispute with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He landed with the New York Jets in 2019, solely to take care of the brutal offense being run by Adam Gase.
Bell break up 2020 between the Jets and the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs earlier than signing with the Baltimore Ravens this season following the staff shedding its prime two backs earlier than the beginning of the yr.
However Bell couldn’t stick and was let go after 5 video games on Baltimore’s lively roster.
That will have had some NFL followers considering his profession was successfully over.
But Bell retains getting alternatives and will have his greatest one ever in line with a current report.
Buccaneers signing RB Le’Veon Bell. (by way of @TomPelissero) pic.twitter.com/6pJazttImG
— NFL (@NFL) December 21, 2021
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers simply misplaced Leonard Fournette to an damage and are signing Bell to fill the void.
So at a time when the Buccaneers are with out Fournette and Chris Godwin, they’re including a possible weapon in Bell.
One other Weapon For Brady
Tom Brady will now attempt to resurrect Bell’s profession the identical means he has with Antonio Brown.
Having Bell and Brown on the sector collectively goes to be a bizarre sight for Steelers followers, particularly if the duo makes a deep run into the postseason whereas taking part in key roles.
Is Bell the identical participant he as soon as was?
No, however he can nonetheless get 5-10 touches per recreation and supply a spark on an offense that’s shedding weapons by the day.
All the offense nonetheless runs via Brady as he leads the NFL in makes an attempt by a large margin with 602.
It simply by no means hurts so as to add extra expertise.
Fournette is predicted again for the postseason, so Bell is basically getting an audition for the postseason roster.
Leonard Fournette is predicted to be return for the playoffs, per supply.
Buccaneers positioned broad receiver Chris Godwin and defensive lineman Pat O’Connor on the Reserve/Injured record at this time.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 21, 2021
If he sticks round, he may launch a pleasant second act within the NFL with a very good exhibiting.
