Steelers Owner Says He Doesn’t Expect to Trade Le’Veon Bell
Written by SOURCE on October 21, 2018
With Le’Veon Bell continuing his holdout, many NFL fans are wondering if it is in the Steelers’ best interest to keep the running back on their roster rather than give him the trade he has requested. Yet, team owner Art Rooney II says the team will not move Bell before the upcoming trade deadline on Oct. 30.
Rooney told NFL reporter Ian Rapoport that he does not expect any trade involving Bell to happen before the deadline expires.
“I expect him to be a member of the team going forward,” Rooney said. “That’s my expectation.”
These comments combined with Bell’s decision not to return during the Steelers’ bye week has placed the running back in an awkward predicament. Despite Rooney claiming the organization has handled the holdout well, none of Bell’s demands have been considered and Rooney has made it clear that the team will not add more money to Bell’s franchise tag.
As a result, it seems as though Bell will try to force the Steelers to trade him by not returning before the deadline. The saga is setting up for a dramatic end as Bell has to report by Week 10 in order to avoid his contract toll.
