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Ranking the top 25 NFL free agents this offseason

By Ian Wharton

Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hitt/Getty Images
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7. Le’Veon Bell, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers

PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 10: Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le’Veon Bell (26) runs with the ball during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 10, 2017 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Photo by Mark Alberti/ Icon Sportswire)
PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 10: Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le’Veon Bell (26) runs with the ball during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 10, 2017 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Photo by Mark Alberti/ Icon Sportswire) /

The most fascinating storyline of free agency is going to be what happens with Le’Veon Bell. There’s an expectation amongst executives he’ll get near his demands, but that his focus on wear and tear was misguided; teams are going to be more concerned that he turns 27 this off-season than his workload.

Bell’s an elite back who transcends scheme but him sitting out will lead to hesitance for some front offices. Any offer that gets into the third year with guarantees should be considered a great one due to the self-inflicted mistake of sitting all year on top of natural age limitations.

Projected deal: Four years, $58 million

Best fits: New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders, Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens

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