Steelers players reportedly ‘plunder’ Le’Veon Bell’s locker after he failed to report to team
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Le’Veon Bell’s holdout will apparently cost him more than $14.5 million.
The Pittsburgh Steelers running back forfeited that sum by declining to report to the team by the 4 p.m. ET deadline Tuesday, a move that will cause him to sit out the rest of the season. But beyond missing out on the franchise tag money, Bell possibly lost some of his personal belongings when teammates raided his locker in front of reporters Wednesday.
Steelers players removed Le’Veon Bell’s name over his locker and are now plundering it, dividing up his many football shoes and other stuff
— Ed Bouchette (@EdBouchette) November 14, 2018
As strange as this sounds, former Kentucky defensive end Bud Dupree even allowed himself to be filmed brandishing a pair of Bell’s shoes.
Steelers players went into Le’Veon Bell’s locker, removing his nameplate and rummaging through items. Bud Dupree says thanks for the Jordan brand cleats. pic.twitter.com/gQaAu9hUPd
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) November 14, 2018
It’s quite odd that Steelers players are making a show of this, so it’s unclear if they intend to keep Bell’s possessions or if this is some elaborate prank. It’s worth noting that a few players have spoken out against Bell for the contract dispute that ultimately caused him to miss this entire season, but it’s hard to believe his teammates would permanently keep his things.
Marcus covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
