Jets' Le'Veon Bell eyeing Week 5 return vs. Cardinals

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell hopes to make his return in Week 5, the first week he's eligible to come off IR. Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Jets running back Le'Veon Bell eyeing Week 5 return vs. Cardinals

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 9/30/20

Le'Veon Bell was placed on injured reserve following the New York Jets' Week 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills, but he's now eyeing a return in the first week he's eligible to do so.

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Bell is eyeing a return in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. The running back reportedly plans to play, barring a setback.

Jets RB Le'Veon Bell, who's on short-term IR with a hamstring issue, is eyeing a Week 5 return to the lineup and intends to play vs. the Cardinals barring unforseen setback, per source. Week 5 is when Bell is eligible to rejoin the active roster.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 30, 2020

Bell injured his hamstring during the first week of the season against Buffalo. It was devastating news for the 28-year-old, who dropped weight this offseason in hopes of improving in 2020.

The three-time Pro Bowler took a majority of New York's carries before being injured, and even was involved in the passing game. He has six carries for 14 yards and two receptions for 32 yards on the season.

In Bell's absence, the Jets have relied primarily on Frank Gore and La'Mical Perine. Gore, a five-time Pro Bowler, has 42 carries for 144 yards while Perine has 10 carries for 41 yards.

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