Le’Veon Bell will no longer have to deal with the taxi squad. The Ravens have signed the veteran running back to their 53-man roster, reports ESPN’s Field Yates (via Twitter).
Bell joined Baltimore’s practice squad in early September, and he’s been promoted to the active roster a handful of times. The 29-year-old has gotten into two games this season, collecting 12 touches for 29 yards and one touchdown. He’s seen time on 42 offensive snaps.
Since sitting out the 2018 season due to a contract dispute, Bell has had issues holding a job, much less matching his All-Pro production. He surpassed 1,000 all-purpose yards with the Jets in 2019, but he was limited to only 466 yards in 2020 as he split the season with New York and Kansas City.
With J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill all dealing with seasons-ending injuries, the Ravens brought in Bell for some extra depth. Even though he now has an official spot on the active roster, he’ll still find himself behind the likes of Latavius Murray, Devonta Freeman, and Ty’Son Williams on the depth chart.
Huh? This guy has already PLAYED in two Ravens games this year – how can he not be part of the 53 man roster?
New rules for practice squad for Covid and 17 games schedule.. it’s like having a couple floaters since Ravens had openings on its roster.. wasn’t using fiulk roster to save a few bucks
Ravens are off to a good start this season but this looks like a move the Orioles would make.
I wonder if Bell will ultimately regret not staying with the Steelers. Think I remember seeing he was offered 5/60 mil and chances are they wouldn’t have cut him early. Obv all details aren’t available but can’t imagine jets offer was much better.
If he would have stayed in PIT and put up another couple big years he’d prob be a HOFer and definitely a Steelers legend.
Dave Dameshek’s entertaining series “N if L” covered many scenarios but I don’t know if Bell staying with the Steelers instead of holding out was ever considered. A bit ironic since Dave is actually a native of Pittsburgh.