Free agent running back LeVeon Bell didnt figure to be on the marketplace long after the Jets launched him (formally today at 3pm CT), and, per reports, he wont be.
As hoped (expected?), the Bears are reportedly in the mix, however it seems like it may be a case of the rich getting richer:
For his part, Bears Head Coach Matt Nagy offered kind words on Bell, but didnt tip his hand on whether the Bears were pursuing him. Without Tarik Cohen for the rest of the year, it sure would be nice to have another flexible back readily available.
Source: Bell expected to decide tonight or tomorrow early morning where he will sign. Im informed its between the Chiefs and 4 other teams. Stay tuned.
— Bob Fescoe (@bobfescoe) October 15, 2020
With the Chiefs, Bell can split time with Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and while he might not be an included back, that offense is potent enough to get him a lot of high-profile touches. With the Bears, Bell would likewise be splitting time, but he d be more of a complementary piece on an offense that needs every bit it can get (instead of along for the explosive trip).
Bears, Raiders, Patriots, Dolphins
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) October 15, 2020
Looking that way. Not done. https://t.co/4BSIsbN7iL
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) October 15, 2020
Allbright tends to be ideal on these things, so if you purchase Fescoes report, then these are most likely the five teams Bell is thinking about.
Well see. Fingers still crossed. For what its worth, PointsBet has the Bears as the favorite:
LeVeon Bell is trying to find a brand-new group … odds say Chicago has the very best possibility to get him.
Where will LeVeon land? pic.twitter.com/EMel9iOviA
— NBC Sports Bet (@NBCSportsBet) October 15, 2020
Source: Bell expected to decide tonight or tomorrow morning where he will sign. Im informed its between the Chiefs and 4 other teams. Looking that way. For what its worth, PointsBet has the Bears as the favorite:
