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Working in 60/40 split with Gore Bell has seen approximately 60 percent of the first-team reps in training camp, with Frank Gore handling around 40 percent, according to ESPN.com's Rich Cimini.

Impact Bell took 14 snaps to Gore's nine during Saturday's practice, equating to 60.9 percent of the first-team reps. Cimini says that's been the norm throughout training camp, with the exception of Wednesday's practice when coach Adam Gase removed Bell early and cited hamstring tightness as the reason. Bell then disputed reports of any injury and mentioned frustration with a lack of practice reps. It is possible he gets more than 60 percent of the workload once the season begins, though Brian Costello of the NY Post believes Bell hasn't looked good in training camp, regularly being outplayed by both Gore and La'Mical Perine. There's no question Bell will enter Week 1 in the lead role, but most signs point to a reduced workload relative to last season's 20.7 touches per game and 82.4 percent snap share. Of course, the Jets aren't exactly overflowing with offensive weapons, so things could change in a hurry if Bell starts the year strong. He won't get any help from the early schedule, facing the Bills (Week 1), 49ers (W2), Colts (W3) and Broncos (W4).

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bothered by hamstring Bell was removed from practice Wednesday due to tightness in his hamstring, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Per Hughes, coach Adam Gase seemed to downplay the injury, but he didn't really get into details. Bell's absence opened up some first-team reps for fourth-round rookie La'Mical Perine, who proceeded to break free for a 36-yard gain on his first carry, according to Hughes. If Bell were to miss games this season, the Jets likely would rely on Perine and Frank Gore to split the workload in the backfield. There's already been plenty of speculation that Bell won't match last year's 82.4 percent snap share or 20.7 touches per game, though he can afford to lose some work and still provide better fantasy production if he drags his efficiency (3.2 YPC, 7.0 YPR) out of the gutter. In any case, the Jets likely will take a cautious approach and keep Bell out of practice for at least one or two sessions after Wednesday.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE