The relationship between Le’Veon Bell and the Pittsburgh Steelers seems beyond repair. Here are 5 teams that could help end that relationship this year.
It was inevitable that the noise surrounding Le’Veon Bell was going to cause a problem for the Pittsburgh Steelers. For a couple years now, the star running back and the team have not been able to come to terms on a new deal.
Slapped with the franchise tag for the second year in a row, Bell has been adamant about holding out this season. Bell also refuted reports surfacing that he would show up before Week 1, claiming he’s never made his plans known.
Now the team is ready to face the Cleveland Browns in Week 1, and Bell is nowhere to be seen. The situation is starting to turn even more sour, as teammates are growing frustrated with him not joining them for the season.
It’s a hard line to walk as Bell is trying to take care of his business and the other players want him there knowing their chances are better with him. It’s also probably past the point of repair.
Bell being called out by teammates only suggests the relationship needs to end sooner, rather than later. It would make sense for the Steelers to consider trading Bell now.
Not only does it end the holdout, but they can get something in return — rather than waiting on a compensatory pick when he leaves in free agency next year. Here are five possible trade destinations they could send him to.