LE'VEON BELL NEWS

Making KC debut Bell is listed as active Sunday at Denver, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Impact As Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported earlier Sunday, Bell is making his debut with the Chiefs after the Jets released him nearly two weeks ago. However, Bell's workload is to be determined in a backfield led by Clyde Edwards-Helaire and with complementary option Darrel Williams also present. The move from New York's listless offense to Kansas City's dynamic unit should be a boon for Bell, even if his reps are capped on a weekly basis.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Will debut Sunday Bell is slated to be available Sunday against the Broncos and is expected to have a role in the Chiefs' game plan, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact How extensively Bell might be involved in his Chiefs debut remains unknown, but Rapoport relays that the 28-year-old has worked hard to learn the playbook since signing with the team last week and looked "really fast" in his initial practices. Rookie first-round pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire is still expected to headline the Kansas City backfield Week 7, but Bell could have the opportunity to immediately seize a larger role than incumbent backup Darrel Williams, who has played 27.5 percent of the offensive snaps through the Chiefs' first six games.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Le'Veon Bell Looking to Help Chiefs 'Any Way I Can' Bell's status for Sunday's game vs. the Broncos remains unclear.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • SI.COM

Week 7 status TBD Coach Andy Reid said that the Chiefs plan to take Bell's status this week with a day-by-day approach, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact For now, Reid is non-committal about the backfield newcomer playing Sunday against the Broncos, but Sweeney gets "the sense there could be some type of role in store." With that in mind, those who roster Bell shouldn't count on a big fantasy payoff in Week 7, but once the veteran back is up to speed with his new team's offense, he should provide a nice complement to rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who logged 26 carries for 161 yards and caught four passes for eight yards in Monday's win over the Bills, with Bell unavailable for the contest.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 16, 2020 • BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM

Bell to Sign With Chiefs

Kansas City added more firepower out of the backfield in the form of former First Team All-Pro running back Le'Veon Bell.

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Links up with KC The Chiefs are expected to sign Bell, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Two days removed from the Jets cutting Bell loose, he considered a handful of teams before linking up with the defending Super Bowl champs. While the move isn't official just yet, pending COVID-19 protocol, he'll vie for reps with rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire with his new squad whenever he's eligible to play. Per Dan Graziano of ESPN.com, Bell will have to complete five days of testing before he can suit up, all but ruling him out for Monday's game at Buffalo.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Miami and Kansas City in the mix Bell has reportedly narrowed his free-agent destinations down to Kansas City and Miami, according to Nate Taylor and Josh Tolentino of The Athletic.

Impact The Chiefs are an obvious Super Bowl contender, but with 2020 first-rounder Clyde Edwards-Helaire on hand, they don't offer Bell a path to every-down work. Meanwhile, Bell trains in South Florida during the offseason and the Dolphins' backfield is currently headed by Myles Gaskin, who wasn't on the fantasy re-draft radar prior to training camp this summer. Wherever Bell signs, he'll need to work through the league's COVID-19 protocol, so we won't be seeing him carry the ball for any team in Week 6.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Down to three choices At this stage, Bell reportedly plans to sign with either the Dolphins, Chiefs or Bills, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Those three teams happen to be the Jets' next three opponents, though if Bell does sign a contract as soon as Thursday, it doesn't seem likely that he'd immediately step into a key role Week 6. In any case, if Bell has been made available in your league following his recent release, the 28-year-old is worth acquiring in the hope that a change of scenery can help jump-start his 2020 season.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Garafolo previews potential market for Le'Veon Bell in free agency NFL Network's Mike Garafolo previews the potential market for running back Le'Veon Bell in free agency.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Gone in a New York Minute

Le'Veon Bell is officially back on the market. Where might he wind up? Could he potentially make his way back to Pittsburgh?

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Is Miami Among the Possible Landing Spots for Bell? The Miami Dolphins have been listed among the possible destinations for running back Le'Veon Bell

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • SI.COM

Le'Veon Bell and the Jets: A timeline of two doomed seasons in New York, from big contract to release Le'Veon Bell's release from the Jets felt like it was coming after all the drama and struggles that took place in his year and a half with N...

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jets Release Le'Veon Bell

Less than two years into their partnership, the New York Jets are releasing former Pro Bowl running back Le'Veon Bell.

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Released by Jets The Jets released Bell on Tuesday.

Impact The Jets had apparently been looking to trade Bell and couldn't find any takers, so they cut the three-time All-Pro running back. General manager Joe Douglas made a statement saying this move was in the best interest of both parties. Bell recorded 74 yards on 19 carries (3.9 yards per carry) and caught three passes for 39 yards through two games this year. Frank Gore, La'Mical Perine and Ty Johnson will handle the Jets' backfield reps moving forward. Bell is eligible to sign with a new team immediately.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in return to lineup Bell carried the ball 13 times for 60 yards and caught his only target for seven yards in Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact After missing three games with a hamstring strain, Bell returned to action and averaged a solid 4.6 yards a carry, although his workload was limited in another blowout loss for the Jets. He'll remain the team's top backfield option in Week 6 against the Chargers, but whether Joe Flacco or Sam Darnold (shoulder) is under center, Bell's chances of making a big impact in a sluggish offense will be low.

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go As expected, Bell (hamstring) has been activated off injured reserve by the Jets ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Cardinals, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bell pulled his left hamstring in Week 1 and has been sidelined since. He will now look to spark the Jets' struggling offense by re-taking his position as the team's top back. As a result, Frank Gore should revert back to a complementary/short-yardage role. The veteran will be taking handoffs from Joe Flacco, as Sam Darnold (shoulder) has been ruled out.

OCTOBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trending toward Week 5 return Coach Adam Gase indicated that Bell (hamstring) looked good in his return to practice Wednesday, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Assuming no setbacks, Bell is trending toward being activated off IR in advance of Sunday's game against the Cardinals. In such a scenario, look for Bell to re-take his position as the Jets' top back, with Frank Gore slotting into a complementary/short-yardage role and La'Mical Perine also in the team's Week 5 backfield mix.

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 7, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

On track to be activated for Week 5 Bell (hamstring) will practice Wednesday, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

Impact Per Vacchiano, it "sounds like the plan" is to activate Bell off IR in advance of Sunday's game against the Cardinals. If that's the case, Bell would presumably reclaim his position as the Jets' top back, with Frank Gore moving to a complementary role and La'Mical Perine also in the mix. That said, it remains to be seen how heavily the 0-4 team will use Bell in his expected return to action in Week 5, though such a scenario could provide a needed boost to an offense that will be helmed by Joe Flacco on Sunday, with starting QB Sam Darnold out with a shoulder injury.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing Week 5 return Bell (hamstring) believes he'll be ready to return from injured reserve Week 5 for the Jets' game against the Cardinals, barring an unforeseen setback, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com re...

Impact If Bell's prediction comes to pass, he'll end up spending the minimum amount of time on IR after he was shut down following Week 1 with the hamstring injury. Though he reportedly cut down weight during the offseason, Bell drew poor reviews from beat reporters for his play during training camp, and he managed only 14 yards on six carries in the Jets' season-opening loss to the Bills prior to his departure. As a result, Bell may not be a lock to reclaim the high-volume, three-down role he's enjoyed for most of his career once the Jets reinstate him from the IR.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to IR The Jets will place Bell (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday, Kimberly Jones of NFL Network reports.

Impact Due to the NFL's new IR rules for 2020, Bell won't have to be shut down for the season or miss at least eight games after exiting the Jets' Week 1 loss to the Bills with the hamstring injury. Instead, he'll be eligible to come off the IR as soon as Week 5, assuming he heals from the hamstring injury as anticipated. In the interim, the Jets are left with the 37-year-old Frank Gore and rookie La'Mical Perine (ankle) as the only healthy options on the 53-man roster. Gore should pick up the start against one of his former teams (the 49ers) in Week 2, but expect him to share work with Perine, if healthy. The Jets are likely to add at least one more back to the roster before the weekend, with Josh Adams --- who carried twice for eight yards and a touchdown to go with two receptions in Week 1 -- a prime candidate to be called up from the practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Le'Veon Bell could miss 'a couple weeks' with injury Bell injured in Week 1 loss to Buffalo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Could miss multiple weeks Coach Adam Gase said Monday that Bell (hamstring) could "be looking at a couple weeks," Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.

Impact Gase declined to put a specific timetable on Bell's return, and Rich Cimini of ESPN.com notes he also said the veteran's conditioning could allow him to recover ahead of schedule. Still, the 28-year-old appears to be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's contest against the 49ers. With La'Mical Perine (ankle) still nursing an injury, the Jets could be forced to roll with Frank Gore and Josh Adams out of the backfield if Bell indeed misses time.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Coach regrets leaving him in Coach Adam Gase said after Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Bills that he regrets leaving Bell (hamstring) in the game after the running back was injured late in the first half, ESPN.com...

Impact Bell hurt his hamstring on an awkward tumble while running a route on which he drew a holding penalty against the defense just before halftime. The running back emerged from the locker room with a wrap on his leg and played five snaps in the third quarter before being taken out of the game when it became apparent that he lacked burst. Gase will likely play things extra safe with Bell's injury moving forward, which means there's a good chance the well-paid running back is kept out of the team's Week 2 clash with San Francisco. Bell's status should become more apparent once the Jets start practicing during the week.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE