Le'Veon Bell was not at Pittsburgh Steelers practice Monday despite many expecting him to make a Labor Day return.
It turns out Bell's absence was the final straw for the franchise. Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert issued a statement Monday expressing disappointment in Bell's decision.
"We are disappointed Le'Veon Bell has not signed his franchise tender and rejoined his teammates," the statement read. "Coach Tomlin and the coaching staff will continue to focus on preparing the players on our roster for our regular season opener on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.