NFL Rumors: ‘It’s Possible’ LeVeon Bell Sits Out First Half Of 2018 Season

00:00 Le’Veon Bell might be the best running back in the NFL, and the Pittsburgh Steelers star wants a contract that reflects his standing in the league.
And to get the contract he desires, Bell could even consider sitting out a large portion of the upcoming 2018 season.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter recently went on Sirius XM NFL radio, and he talked about the possibility of a lengthy holdout for Bell.
Well, not only would Bell sitting out eight games be a blow to the Steelers, who once again figure to be among the top contenders in the AFC, it also would be a tough loss for fantasy football owners of Bell.
The 26-year-old running back has until 4 p.m.
ET on Monday to reach a deal with the Steelers, or he will play 2018 under the franchise tag.
Bell ran for 1,291 yards with nine rushing touchdowns, and he also caught 85 passes for 655 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
He played in 15 games, too.
There’s no question that Bell is the engine that drives the Steelers’ offense given his production in the passing and running games.
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