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My 53 man prediction...

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f you think about it, until Bell signs his tender, he’s technically not under contract and thus shouldn’t be considered on the roster. In short, it makes you wonder if the Steelers can cut down to 53 other players plus Bell on Saturday. If that’s allowed, it would give the Steelers a chance to perhaps hold on to a player they dont want to cut while also possibly getting cornerback Cameron Sutton to the Reserve/Injured list so he can qualify to be designated to return later on in the season.

If Bell doesn’t report after the final roster cuts to 53 on Saturday, the Steelers could place him on the roster exempt list for up to two weeks of the regular season. Per the CBA, the Steelers and Bell would be required to agree in writing as to the compensation he would be paid while on roster-exempt status. This means that the Steelers could pay Bell him less than his $711,000 game check for the first two weeks of the season, based on his $12.1 million franchise tender.

So, will the Steelers need to place Bell on a roster exempt list later today if they want to play him like a 54th player only to have him removed from it in a few days when he finally finds a pen to sign his tender (wink, wink)? I’m not sure.

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steelerscotty said:
Bell, reported-signed-passed physical 9/1.
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slashsteel said:
linky do?
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Not so fast there scotty

As of Saturday morning, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell has still not signed his franchise tag tender after passing a team physical on Friday, according to Ian Rapoport.
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Coates traded to the Browns

SteelerNation‏ @SteeIerNation 59s59 seconds ago
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The #Steelers have traded Sammie Coates to the Browns per @RapSheet
 
CoolieMan said:
Coates traded to the Browns

SteelerNation‏ @SteeIerNation 59s59 seconds ago
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The #Steelers have traded Sammie Coates to the Browns per @RapSheet
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Maybe you get your wish here and I fully admit the coaches see so much more from OTAs on but Ive never seen a guy do less if he makes the 53 man roster.
 
SteelerSask said:
Maybe you get your wish here and I fully admit the coaches see so much more from OTAs on but Ive never seen a guy do less if he makes the 53 man roster.
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rumors right before the trade announcement had Ayers being cut.....so maybe I don't get my wish
 
Speculation is that Bell reporting but NOT signing his tender is a way of sneaking Sutton onto the injured/return.

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