PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Monday that running back Le’Veon Bell signed his franchise tender.
Le'Veon Bell has signed his franchise tender.
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 4, 2017
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Bell, the Steelers second-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, reported to the team’s training facility Friday after missing all of training camp and preseason.
Bell had previously tweeted that he would report on Sept. 1 after refusing to sign the $12.12 million franchise tender because of his desire for a long-term contract.
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In late August, Bell tweeted the response "9-1-17" to someone who asked when he would be back.
9-1-17 😉 https://t.co/8Sj7MvzD79
— Le'Veon Bell (@L_Bell26) August 23, 2017
Bell had been training on his own in South Florida.
He did not speak to reporters when he arrived, and the Steelers said he was taken to complete a physical.
.@L_Bell26 takes his 1st practice rep of the season with the Steelers. Hear from him tonight at 6pm on @WPXI #steelers pic.twitter.com/oX6ZEUBMB5
— Chase Williams WPXI (@chasepwilliams) September 4, 2017
Bell finished the 2016 regular season with 261 carries for 1,268 yards, a 4.9-yard average, and seven touchdowns, the Pittsburgh Steelers said in a release. He also had 75 receptions for 616 yards, and 8.2-yard average, and two touchdowns.
He was also selected to the Pro Bowl last year and won Steelers MVP honors.
The Steelers have a two-week roster exemption for Bell, which begins today.
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