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PITTSBURGH — Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back and NFL All-Pro Le’Veon Bell was arrested over the weekend. According to reporter Jordan Miller, Bell was booked into the Stark County Jail for a child support warrant.
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Bell was at an autograph signing in Canton, Ohio shortly before the arrest.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell has been booked into the Stark County Jail for a child support warrant.@AdamSchefter
– Jordan Miller (@J_MillerTV) July 20, 2026
The arrest record from Jackson Township Police Department said it’s a “courtesy hold for another agency.” Bell’s photo is on the website, but no specific charges are listed yet. According to Miller, it’s child support-related.
This isn’t the only legal incident Bell has found himself involved in since his NFL career ended. In 2025, he was given a default judgment by jury after failing to appear in court for a 2024 sexual abuse case.
Bell’s NFL Career
The Steelers’ second-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, Bell played in Pittsburgh for five years before holding out in 2018. Afterward, he signed with the New York Jets, where he’d play just 17 games before beginning to bounce around the National Football League.
Bell spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers before his career seemingly ended in 2021. During his final season, Bell played in just three games and rushed for 18 yards.
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While he hasn’t announced his retirement, yet, Bell hasn’t found himself in active free agent searches in some time.
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This story was originally published July 20, 2026 at 4:24 AM.