Schefter: Steelers have placed franchise tag on RB Le'Veon Bell, per source.

[heyfeefellskee]

Per Adam Schefter on Twitter

There was speculation at the beginning of the season on what the team would do.

Speaks volumes to me personally. I see both parties being willing to work out a long-term deal in the future.

Edit: The Steelers also just signed Antonio Brown to a big deal. They get to keep both studs for at least one more year. Nice.

[Goddard]

I don't think this changes anything with Bell or AB. Continue to value them as you had been prior to this news.

[onetwothree]

Expected. Using the tag to get some leverage and take care of the other pressing needs. Bell hasn't made any comment about sitting out if tagged so no worries.