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Matthew Abbott

Le'Veon Bell makes "petty" admission over leaving Pittsburgh Steelers

Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell has admitted that he was petty for leaving the franchise during an infamous contract dispute over guarantees.

Bell, 31, spent five years playing in Pennsylvania after being selected by the Steelers with pick 48 in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. During that spell, the Michigan State product made three All-Pro teams and was a three-time Pro Bowler.

Problems arose as Bell's rookie contract ended, and the running back sought guarantees that Pittsburgh were unwilling to grant. The ensuing standoff saw the Reynoldsburg, Ohio native holdout for the entire 2018 season after having the franchise tag placed on him for a second straight year before becoming a free agent the following offseason.

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