Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell never showed up to sign his franchise tender by Tuesday’s deadline, which makes him ineligible to play this season.
It’s been viewed as a polarizing move, as some current and former players are applauding Bell for standing up for himself, and for protecting his body in preparation for a big payday this spring.
But the majority of takes have been negative, from old-school players, analysts, and especially fans. Bell’s holdout can clearly be viewed as selfish — with him putting his needs before the team’s.
As such, Steelers fans have already begun burning his jersey, as you can see below.
Man burns Le’Veon Bell jersey: https://t.co/Oie2useGlt via @YouTube
— Beau Berman | Journalism to Marketing (@BeauReports) November 14, 2018
It Begins. #Steelers pic.twitter.com/Akn97CsWej
— Blitzburgh✨ (@Blitz_Burgh) November 14, 2018
There’s virtually no chance Bell will play in a game wearing a Steelers uniform again, so it’s not like fans will need the jersey.
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