Since running back Le’Veon Bell opted not to play under the franchise tag in 2018 and was allowed to hit free agency a year later, he has been signed to four different teams, and released by three of them. The fourth, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, just signed him, and he hasn’t played for him yet. His addition to the roster—which reunites him with former Pittsburgh Steelers teammate Antonio Brown—came following an injury to running back Leonard Fournette, potentially indicating its temporary nature.
Bell’s career since that decision four years ago has been defined by it. Since that time, he has started 19 of 31 games, rushing for 1200 yards on 358 carries with seven touchdowns.