NFL Trade Destinations for Top Holdouts and 2019 Free Agents

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Le'Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a 20 yard touchdown reception in the first quarter during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field on December 10, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 10: Le’Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a 20 yard touchdown reception in the first quarter during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field on December 10, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

Le’Veon Bell (RB)

The Pittsburgh Steelers are willing to make Le’Veon Bell one of the highest-paid running backs in the NFL, but therein lay the problem. Bell believes he means more to their offense than just a running back. He sees himself as a genuine offensive weapon who does everything. Somebody who accounted for 30% of their total offense in 2017 alone. Thus the holdout continues.

Destination: Indianapolis Colts

If there is one team that desperately needs a playmaker at running back, it’s the Colts. Right now their projected starter is Marlon Mack, which is not ideal. GM Chris Ballard understands the value of a versatile running back who can run and catch with equal success. He helped Chicago draft Matt Forte years ago. He would be one who might be willing to pair Bell with Andrew Luck.

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