The released running back in order to avoid a potential payout as a result of injury, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Bell had an $8 million guarantee in his contract for 2021 if he had suffered a long-term injury. The Jets avoided this risk by releasing him just five weeks into the 2020 season.
The Kansas City Chiefs later signed the veteran running back to a one-year deal.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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