The New York Jets have released three-time Pro Bowl running back Le’Veon Bell after the team was unsuccessful in trading the disgruntled veteran.
Jets released Le’Veon Bell.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 14, 2020
The Jets have apparently been trying to trade Bell for weeks but reportedly couldn’t even get a late round pick in return according to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY.
The Jets had been trying to trade Le'Veon Bell for several weeks, according to a source. They couldn't find any suitors, even for a late-round pick.
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) October 14, 2020
Then, after he was clearly unhappy with the way he was used on Sunday and vented via social media, this decision was made.
Despite saving up to $9.4 million on the salary cap in 2021 by cutting Bell, he’ll still account for $4 million in dead money next season, a fully guaranteed contract this year plus bonuses that totals over $15 million under the cap this year.