Steelers Trade Eagles For RB Felix Jones
By Ernie Padaon
Aug 15, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back
Felix Jones(38) carries the ball during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Panthers 14-9. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
The Pittsburgh Steelers needed help at the running back position. LeVeon Bell is recovering from a foot injury and the Steelers had feared that it was a Lisfranc Injury. It doesn’t seem to be that injury, but the team still likely will be cautious while proceeding with Bell. In order to fill the gap while he is sidelined, the team has traded LB Adrian Robinson to the Philadelphia Eagles for RB Felix Jones.
Source says Eagles have traded RB Felix Jones to the Steelers. Eagles get back LB Adrian Robinson.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) August 23, 2013
The Steelers needed help bad at the position. Jones isn’t going to light it up on the ground or anything, but he has better potential than the other backs on the roster. Isaac Redman should not be a starter going into the season. Jones can carry the load for a little while, but will likely get injured in a couple games down the road. Hopefully that is when Bell is ready to come back. The Steelers would really be in a world of hurt without Bell.