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Pittsburgh Steelers lose Le'Veon Bell to injury for the season

Monday 2 November 2015 14:01, UK

Medical staff tend to Le'Veon Bell # 26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers after being injured in the 2nd quarter of the game against the Bengals
Image: Medical staff tend to Le'Veon Bell (bottom)

Le'Veon Bell is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury, according to NFL.com.

The Pittsburgh Steelers running back hurt his medial collateral ligament during his side's 16-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend, compounding a miserable match for the Steel City men.

The injury is a significant blow to the Steelers, not least because their top running back was averaging more than 100 yards rushing-per-game this season before Sunday. 

Free-agent Isaiah Pead will be brought in on Monday but is unlikely to start the Steelers' next game in Bell's place.

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DeAngelo Williams is the likeliest candidate to replace Bell. He combined for 194 rushing yards and three scores in his two starts this season.

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