Last offseason, the New York Jets and their fans thought they hit the jackpot when they inked free-agent running back Le’Veon Bell to a four-year, $52.5 million deal. The three-time Pro Bowler was looking to bounce back after sitting out the entire 2018 campaign due to a contract dispute with his former team, the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He finally played for the first time since 2017, though it was anything but a productive season. His 789-yard rushing total was a career-low (minimum 12 games). Bell’s three rushing touchdowns additionally tied for a career-worst. Trade talks thus emerged heading into this offseason, but a deal is ultimately something that may not occur after all.