Steelers Place Franchise Tag On RB Le'Veon Bell

[86WARD]

...as expected...

I've heard that it is an exclusive tag but also read it's a non-exclusive...

[AtlantaDan]

...as expected...

I've heard that it is an exclusive tag but also read it's a non-exclusive...

ESPN says exclusive, which I understand means nobody else can even make an offer

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18782751/pittsburgh-steelers-use-franchise-tag-leveon-bell

https://www.sportingcharts.com/dictionary/nfl/franchise-tag.aspx

P-G also says it is exclusive - Steelers not messing around with the possibility some crazy owner is willing to burn 2 first round picks with a $$ offer Steelers cannot afford to match

Because it’s the Steelers’ exclusive tag, there’s no way Bell could sign with another team for the 2017 season.

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/02/27/pittsburgh-steelers-franchise-tag-LeVeon-Bell/stories/201702270176?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Twitter&utm_term=Autofeed#link_time=1488229350

[Mojouw]

Must mean they are almost certain of the AB deal prior to March 9th.

[86WARD]

ESPN says exclusive, which I understand means nobody else can even make an offer

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18782751/pittsburgh-steelers-use-franchise-tag-leveon-bell

https://www.sportingcharts.com/dictionary/nfl/franchise-tag.aspx

P-G also says it is exclusive - Steelers not messing around with the possibility some crazy owner is willing to burn 2 first round picks with a $$ offer Steelers cannot afford to match

Because it’s the Steelers’ exclusive tag, there’s no way Bell could sign with another team for the 2017 season.

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/02/27/pittsburgh-steelers-franchise-tag-LeVeon-Bell/stories/201702270176?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Twitter&utm_term=Autofeed#link_time=1488229350

PFT was reporting non-exclusive...and they have since corrected it. Lol.

[AtlantaDan]

PFT was reporting non-exclusive...and they have since corrected it. Lol.

Imagine Florio getting something wrong - LOL

[86WARD]

Yep...I enjoy it.

[st33lersguy]

Good move

[SteelerFanInStl]

Good deal!

[BurghBoy412]

Wise I'd like to see him stay healthy and out of trouble before committing long term. His talent is unquestioned, but can he show up when he's needed the most.