In a tweet posted this morning, Bell had every Steelers fan at the edge of their seats. After Antonio Brown received his heft contract and Bell was franchised tagged for the 2017 season, Bell used the fun of April Fools Day to give fans a nice scare.
Next season, Bell will receive roughly $12 million with his tag, but the Steelers are looking for a long-term deal for the running back. Coach Mike Tomlin, general manager Kevin Colbert, and owner Art Rooney II all made it clear the goal is to give Bell the money he deserves.