The rich continue to get richer as the reigning Super Bowl champions add an All-Pro level running back.
What We Know:
- Le’Veon Bell has signed a one-year deal to join the Kansas City Chiefs. Bell was released by the New York Jets just days ago after a disappointing and contentious start to the 2020 season.
- Bell and members of the Chiefs organization expressed their excitement on Twitter. Bell will get a chance to square off against the Jets in week 8.
https://twitter.com/LeVeonBell/status/1316882234155147264
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) October 15, 2020
- Per NFL protocol, Bell will go through five days of COVID-19 testing before joining the team. He will not be ready to play in the Chiefs’ next game on Monday against the Buffalo Bills.
- According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Bell narrowed his decision to the Chiefs, Bills, and Miami Dolphins. The Chiefs are 4-1 and coming off a dominant Super Bowl season.
- The Chiefs rank 13th in rushing yards per game and 10th in yards per carry. Since week 1, they’ve only ranked 19th in rushing and none of their running backs have scored a touchdown. Starting running back Damien Williams opted out of the season for coronavirus concerns. Bell should hopefully bolster their running attack.
- Bell previously signed a $52 million deal with the Jets in 2019. The former three-time Pro Bowl selection did not meet expectations and did not click with head coach Adam Gase. Both sides agreed to explore trade options and Bell was cut after nothing materialized.
Bell immediately goes from a winless team to the top team in the AFC West. Kansas City has put themselves in great position to defend their Super Bowl title.
