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The move comes amid an ESPN report that starting RB Leonard
Fournette was likely headed to injured reserve for the rest of
the regular season following a hamstring injury suffered in
Sunday's loss to New Orleans.
The move would reunite Bell with Antonio Brown after their time
together as a potent 1-2 offensive punch in Pittsburgh.
Fournette, 26, leads the team in carries (180), rushing yards
(812) and rushing touchdowns (eight). He also has provided an
impact in the passing game with 69 receptions for 454 yards and
two touchdowns. The Bucs expect Fournette back for the playoffs,
per the report.
Ronald Jones II likely will assume the bulk of the workload in
the backfield with Fournette sidelined.
Bell, 29, appeared in five games earlier this season with the
Baltimore Ravens. He rushed for 83 yards and two touchdowns on
31 carries.
Overall, Bell is a two-time All-Pro who has rushed for 6,536
yards and 42 touchdowns in 93 games.
He and Brown played together with the Steelers from 2013-17.
The Buccaneers on Tuesday also placed wide receiver Chris Godwin
and defensive lineman Pat O'Connor on IR.
--Field Level Media
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