Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell plans to return during the team's spring break, according to an ESPN report.

Bell, a former Michigan star, told ESPN that he hoped Pittsburgh would re-sign him for a long-term contract once his franchise tag was filled.

If Bell, a sixth-year professional, reports Week 7, he will miss the Steelers games against Falcons (Sunday) and Bengals (October 14) and will be ready to return against the Browns on October 28.

Bell, 26, has 5,336 career yards, including 35 touchdowns, and 2,660 career yards with 312 shots and seven touchdowns in 62 games.

Winston in

Coach Dirk Koetter confirmed that quarterback Jameis Winston will start the next match in Tampa Bay, Atlanta, on October 14th. The Buccaneers have nothing to do this week.

Winston, the No. 1 pick in the 2015 draft, missed the first three games of the season after serving a suspension for violating the NFL's personal driving policy.

Ryan Fitzpatrick became the first player in league history to score more than 400 yards in three consecutive games, leading the Bucs to a 2-2 start in the absence of Winston.

The show "FitzMagic" was interrupted last Sunday, when Tampa Bay lost 35 points behind Chicago. Winston played all the second half of the 48-10 loss.

"Fitz did not play as well as he played, but it was a 100% deal," said Koetter, repeating that the Bucs were outclassed at every phase of the game.

The fight goes on

Eric Reid does not intend to give up his fight against racial injustice in the United States or against the NFL.

He simply does not know if his protests against injustice will include kneeling for the national anthem. Reid, who signed a one – year contract last week with Carolina, said he "was still considering other ways" to protest and continue to raise awareness.

Reid, a former Pro Bowl goalkeeper, said he would not give up his grievance against the NFL, alleging that the teams had been heard to keep him out of the league because he protested with Colin Kaepernick.

Service staff

Offensive back Leonard Fournette of the Jaguars was again injured at the right tendon tendon during a 31-12 win at the hands of the Jets on Sunday, and his coach Doug Marrone was not injured. time for his return. Marrone said, "If I knew exactly what the contract was and I could tell you three, six, ten, ten, everything I would do. I just do not know

… Linebacker Dominique Easley was operated on Monday to repair a torn knee meniscus. This is the fourth major knee surgery for Easley since 2011.