The Buccaneers are signing running back Le’Veon Bell pending a physical, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. ESPN’s Adam Schefter later reported that the team is “likely” placing running back Leonard Fournette on the injured reserve list, ending his regular season.
Fournette suffered a hamstring injury this past weekend, but he’s expected to make a return for the playoffs, per ESPN. The addition of Bell is likely in an effort to fill the hole that the tailback is leaving behind.
Fournette’s regular season will end with 812 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on the ground.