The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the process of negotiating a possible long-term extension with running back Le’Veon Bell, an endeavor that seems hopeless at this point and one that frankly many people would rather not see. The All-Pro is scheduled to play under a $14.5 million franchise tag this year, and is likely looking for around that much per year in a long-term deal, which is substantially more than anybody else at his position is currently earning.
And the team just took a running back during the 2018 NFL Draft that one of his college coaches compares to the running back they’re trying to keep long-term but more likely will have to let walk in free agency next offseason.