Steelers Could Use Transition Tag On Le'Veon Bell In 2019
6 years agoIf Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell were to skip the entire 2018 season, the team would strongly consider using the franchise or transition tag on him in 2019, according to a source. Some sources think Bell could be transitioned at as low as the 2019 running back transition number of around $9 million. Bell would've made $14.5 million in the franchise tag this year. A transition tag would give the Steelers a window to match any offer Bell receives, with no draft-pick compensation if he does leave. Pittsburgh hasn't received any word as to whether Bell will play this year, so those that own him may not even be able to use him at all this year. Those that own James Conner continue to smile each and every week as they use him as an RB1.
Source: CBS Sports - Jason La Canfora
Source: CBS Sports - Jason La Canfora