In two seasons since leaving the Steelers, Le'Veon Bell has recorded a combined 1,117 rushing yards at a clip of 3.4 yards per attempt in stops with the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs. Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Ravens sign Le’Veon Bell to practice squad

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Vincent Frank | Last updated 9/7/21

The Baltimore Ravens have been looking for running back help after two holdovers -- J.K. Dobbins and Justice Hill -- went down with season-ending injuries.

In what has to be considered a surprising turn of events, that help will come in the form of former Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro back Le’Veon Bell. It’s just not what you might think.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Bell has signed on to the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad. You read that right. The Ravens’ practice squad.

Having lost RBs J.K. Dobbins and Justice Hall to season-ending injuries, the Ravens are signing veteran RB Le’Veon Bell to their practice squad, per source. He soon is likely to be added to the 53-man roster when ready.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 7, 2021

It’s absolutely astonishing that Bell could not latch on to a team's 53-man roster. The three-time Pro Bowl performer has seen his career on a downward trajectory ever since he held out of the 2018 season due to a contract stalemate with Pittsburgh.

In the two seasons since, Bell has recorded a combined 1,117 rushing yards at a clip of 3.4 yards per attempt in stops with the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs. Before his holdout in 2018, Bell averaged nearly 1,600 total yards in his first five NFL seasons.

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As for the Ravens, it’s clear that they need some help behind presumptive starting running back Gus Edwards. With Bell likely to be on Baltimore's active roster at some point soon, the hope is that Bell provides this help down the road.

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