
The Steelers likely won't relay official word regarding Bell's status until after the team releases its inactive list about 90 minutes before the 1 p.m. EST kickoff, but Rapoport's report that the running back will be held out aligns with what teammate Marcus Gilbert said following Thursday's practice. Bell was a limited participant Thursday and sat out the entirety of Friday's practice for a non-injury related reason, adding further credence to the notion that he'll sit out Week 17 with Pittsburgh facing slim odds to claim the AFC's No. 1 overall seed, given the unlikelihood of the Patriots losing to the 5-10 Jets. Per Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network, Stevan Ridley is preparing for a sizable workload in Bell's stead Sunday, while fellow backup Fitzgerald Toussaint also expects to take on a heightened role in the backfield as a change-of-pace option.

























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