Le'Veon Bell a no show to the Steelers by deadline

PITTSBURGH — Running back Le’Veon Bell did not meet the Tuesday afternoon deadline to report to the Pittsburgh Steelers to be eligible to play this season.

Over the weekend, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Bell is "unlikely" to report by the 4 p.m. deadline.

Bell will not only miss out on playing for the entire season -- he has forfeited the entire $14.5 million that was on the table with the franchise tag.

By not reporting, Bell will become a free agent at the end of the season.

Steelers General Manager Kevin Colbert released a statement about Bell's decision not to show up to the team's facility shortly after the 4 p.m. deadline.

"I want to confirm that Le’Veon Bell did not sign his Franchise Tender today and, as a result, he will not be eligible to play football during the 2018 season," Colbert said.

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