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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Martavis Bryant's long journey back to the NFL is over,Brett Favre Falcons Jersey UK. So is Le'Veon Bell's extended vacation.
The Steelers placed the franchise tag on Bell in February. The two-time Pro Bowler responded by skipping Pittsburgh's offseason program and stayed away during training camp after failing to reach agreement on a long-term deal. Bell tweeted last week that he planned on returning on Sept. 1,Cheap MLB Jerseys Authentic, and he appeared at the team's facility on Friday,NFL Jerseys Authentic China, just hours after the Steelers wrapped up the preseason with a victory in Carolina.
Bryant was conditionally reinstated in April,Cheap Jerseys China, though his return hit a snag at the start of training camp when he was forced to sit for the first two weeks of practice due to procedural issues. Bryant caught seven passes for 43 yards during the preseason and is expected to start opposite Antonio Brown for the defending AFC North champions.
The 25-year-old posted extensive videos of his own training program during his sabbatical. On Wednesday, he posted a freestyle rap that hinted he wanted to be paid $17 million per season. The Steelers and Bell cannot reopen negotiations until after the Super Bowl in February.
Bell passed a team physical and is expected to sign his franchise tender of $12.1 million before the team returns to practice on Monday. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said there would be consequences for Bell's absence, though technically Bell did not hold out because he was not under contract.
Two of the most dynamic components of the Pittsburgh Steelers' high-powered offense are good to go as the season opener approaches. |
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