Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Steelers franchise RB Le’Veon Bell does not plan to attend the start of Steelers’ OTAs on Tuesday.
This will be the second straight year Bell will skip voluntary OTAs.
Bell has threatened to possibly miss games this year if a long-term extension isn’t in place this summer, but it remains to be seen if it will come to this.
The Steelers used the franchise tag on Bell again this offseason, which means he stands to make $14.5 million fully guaranteed for the 2018 season before getting an opportunity to cash in as a free agent next year.
Bell, 26, is a former second-round pick of the Steelers back in 2013. He played out the final year of his four-year, $4,120,600 rookie contract that included a $1,376,800 signing bonus and was in position to be one of the best players in the free agent market when he was franchised.
Bell will make around $12.3 million fully guaranteed for the 2017 season under the tag.
In 2017, Bell has appeared in 15 games for the Steelers and rushed for 1, 291yards on 321 carries (4 YPC) to go along with 85 receptions for 655 yards receiving and 11 total touchdowns. Pro Football Focus has him rated as the No. 9 running back out of 58 qualifying players.
We’ll have more regarding Bell and the Steelers as the news is available.
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