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Antonio Brown on Le'Veon Bell: 'We need him'

Le'Veon Bell isn't likely to show up for the start of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp on Thursday after not getting a new long-term contract last week. In the meantime, at least one teammate is making sure the running back knows how important he is.

Steelers All-Pro receiver Antonio Brown told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that he had a "top secret" two-hour phone conversation with Bell on Saturday night. While the specifics are secret, Brown wanted Bell to know how much Pittsburgh values his playmaking.

"We need him.