In an article discussing the Philadelphia Eagles' interest in Bell, La Canfora noted the following:
"The Jets and 49ers have also made exploratory calls, though nothing has advanced beyond a preliminary stage and San Francisco's interest is likely mitigated by the season-ending injury to quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo."
Bell continues his hold out as he hopes for a new long-term contract from the Steelers. La Canfora reports that Pittsburgh is in no rush to trade the running back and still has roughly a month until the trade deadline to explore options.
Also of note is that the Steelers are hopeful of receiving an offer better than a third-round pick. After all, they would receive a late 2020 third-round pick as compensation for him leaving as a free-agent after the season.
Meanwhile, 49ers running back Matt Breida is tied with Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott for the league's top-ranked rusher. Each have 274 rushing yards through three games.
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