Leveon Bell Jets

The jets haven t gotten much more than three yards and a cloud of dust out of their running backs lately.

Leveon bell jets. Le veon bell was supposed to be a game changer for the new york jets. Latest on new york jets running back le veon bell including news stats videos highlights and more on espn. According to multiple reports emerging from new york sorry rustic new jersey tuesday afternoon the jets were eager to trade running back le veon bell. He would give the jets a legitimate run game and be an additional target for sam darnold in the passing attack.

Since joining the jets last season le veon bell has averaged just 4 1 yards per touch. The new york jets surprisingly released disgruntled running back le veon bell on tuesday night ending a disappointing tenure after less than two full seasons. Bell has disappointed for the jets since signing a four year 52 5 million contract last year as he has averaged only 3 3 yards per carry with new york 51st out of 53 qualifying runners in. The move comes less than halfway through a four year 52 5 million deal the jets gave the 27 year old in 2019 and included 27 million guaranteed.

The team issued a statement from general manager joe douglas in which he said the jets made the move after having several conversations with bell and his agent during the last few days and exploring trade options. A year into his contract with the jets that has not been the case at all. Le veon bell robert sabo bell s history and his 13 million salary give him a status that makes everyone believe the jets should just feed him the ball results be damned. The ny jets have activated le veon bell off injured reserve meaning he will play on sunday.

The team admitted as much tuesday. To some degree gase. The ny jets have been without running back le veon bell for the last three weeks as he s been out.