FLORHAM PARK, N.J. _ They were two of the most gifted players to ever wear the black-and-gold uniforms, players who had come to define their positions and make the Steelers' offense one of the most prolific in NFL history.
But it eventually went sideways for Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown, and both players forced their way out of town, leaving behind a trail of ill feelings among Steelers fans and some serious hits to their reputations.
But that's where the similarities end for Bell and Brown. Their paths diverged at the end of the 2018 season, with Bell sitting out the entire year in a contract dispute and Brown quitting on his team after he skipped practices just days before the final game.
