Teams are interested in Le’Veon Bell, but it doesn’t appear the Jets are ready to move him. The interest, as of now, is has not moved the needle to the point the Jets plan to trade their 2019 addition, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com tweets. Less than 40 minutes remain until this year’s deadline.
The Jets have discussed Jamal Adams with the Cowboys and dealt Leonard Williams on Monday. Joe Douglas is reorganizing Mike Maccagnan‘s roster, and while Adam Gase was not reported as being a big fan of shelling out $13MM-plus AAV to Bell, the Jets appear ready to give the two-time All-Pro the rest of this season.
Still, it’s a notable news development the Jets are even discussing their 27-year-old running back, given the fact they signed him seven months ago. Bell has underwhelmed in New York, playing behind an offensive line that is far worse than what he worked with in Pittsburgh. The 27-year-old back is averaging just 3.2 yards per carry and has yet to rush for 75 in a game.
Bell is signed through the 2022 season, but the deal’s guaranteed money only runs through the 2020 campaign. That certainly would make Bell’s contract more palatable for other teams than, say, Todd Gurley‘s top-market deal would. And with the Jets entertaining offers at this year’s deadline, it’s a good bet they plan to give serious consideration to unloading Bell in 2020.
GM signed you. Coach never wanted you. Coach tried to trade you, but couldn’t. Now, out a smile on your face and destroy your body with 4O touches a game to go 3-13 every year. Have fun with this locker room
Just get rid of Gase already
Steelers could have used a RB. But honestly they are better off waiting till off season when there may be more potential suitors
I have nothing against Bell, but why would anyone give up anything for him at this point? Even a 7th rd pick. He is an aging RB, with lots of mileage on him, who has not performed great this year(though that is not all his fault by any means), is one hit of a ganja stick away from a years suspension, and he has a huge contract for a RB, with half of it guaranteed. Any team could have had him, for no compensation, in the offseason if they wanted to pay him this much $. No one came close then. Why would another 1/2 season of pounding added to his resume make him worth it now for any of them?