(670 The Score) One of the biggest dominoes of the NFL offseason has fallen as star running back Le'Veon Bell has agreed to terms with the Jets, according to multiple reports.
Bell will be signed to a four-year, $52.5-million deal with the Jets, ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported. The agreement will become official at the start of the NFL league new year at 3 p.m. CT Wednesday.
A three-time Pro Bowl running back, Bell last played in 2017 after holding out all last season because of a contract dispute with the Steelers. Bell has rushed 1,229 times for 5,336 yards and 35 touchdowns over five seasons in Pittsburgh, adding 312 receptions for 2,660 receiving yards and seven touchdowns.
Bell played under the franchise tag during the 2017 season, earning All-Pro recognition along the way. He was tendered the franchise tag again last season but did not join the Steelers, holding out the entire year.
The Bears opened up $11 million in cap space on Tuesday morning by restructuring part of Khalil Mack's contract into bonuses, ESPN's Field Yates reported. However, they were never a major player in the Bell sweepstakes.
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