The Pittsburgh Steelers moved on from running back Le’Veon Bell following the 2018 season when he sat out over a contract dispute. Since then, it has seemingly been all down hill for the former all-pro running back.
That trend continued this week.
Former Steelers’ RB Le’Veon Bell Stripped Of Massive Honor (Report)
Jan 14, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) carries the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell (26) carries the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
A 2017 honor given to Le’Veon Bell has been officially removed from Groveport Madison Schools’ football field:
The decision, announced Friday, follows a $25 million default judgment against Bell in a civil rape lawsuit filed by his cousin. Additionally, school officials revealed that Bell failed to fulfill his $750,000 donation pledge, paying less than half before stopping payments in 2020.
The district cited a clause in its contract allowing termination in cases of “moral turpitude.” In a statement, officials said, “In light of a civil suit that found Mr. Bell liable for over $25 million for serious misconduct involving a minor, the district determined that continuing to honor the naming rights agreement was no longer appropriate or aligned with the values of Groveport Madison Schools.”
Jan 14, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) carries the ball as Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) chases in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell (26) carries the ball as Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) chases in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
A court found former Pro Bowl running back Le’Veon Bell liable in a lawsuit accusing him of non-consensual, incestuous relations with his cousin starting when she was 6 or 7 years old.
Bell did not respond to the lawsuit, resulting in an automatic judgment in October. Bell’s lawyer later denied the allegations, claiming authorities never properly served him.
Bell also failed to fulfill a financial commitment to his former high school. Although he presented a ceremonial $750,000 check when they named the field after him, he paid only $300,000 before stopping payments. On March 13, 2025, the district removed his name from the signage, scoreboard, and field turf, officially severing ties.
Oct 15, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) runs the ball during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Oct 15, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell (26) runs the ball during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
This is a look at Bell’s last full season with the Pittsburgh Steelers:
Jan 9, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Le'Veon Bell (6) is congratulated as he scores a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Le’Veon Bell (6) is congratulated as he scores a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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