Le’Veon Bell was selected as the second running back in the 2013 draft when the Pittsburgh Steelers chose him with the 48th overall pick. Initially, he showed a lot of promise, with 1,259 yards from scrimmage in his rookie season. The following year, Bell's numbers exploded, as he rushed for 1,361 yards and added 854 receiving yards, accumulating a total of 2,215 yards from scrimmage. These numbers represent personal highs in Bell's time with the Steelers, and he finished as the runner-up in both yards from scrimmage and all-purpose yards. He also earned his first Pro Bowl and First Team All-Pro honors in 2014.

Injuries and a drug suspension held Bell to only six games in 2015. In 2016 and 2017, he finished third and second in yards from scrimmage and all-purpose yards, with APY numbers below 2,000. However, he was still a Pro Bowler in both years, and earned his second First Team All-Pro honors in 2017.

Before the 2018 season, the Steelers placed the franchise tag on Bell, but he refused to sign it. He sat out the entire season and became ineligible to play after the ninth week of the regular season. This was a significant risk, as it cost him millions and a year of his prime. In 2019, Bell signed with the New York Jets as a free agent, but it didn't work out well. He rushed for 789 yards and scored three touchdowns, which was a considerable drop-off from his time with the Steelers.

After five games and an injury in 2020, Bell was released by the Jets after seeking a trade. He then signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, but was used sparingly, and it was clear he just wasn't the same elusive rusher he used to be. In 2021, he split his final season between stops in Baltimore and Tampa, and his career ended without much fanfare.

Throughout his career, Bell compiled 6,554 rushing yards with 42 touchdowns, which is good, but lower than what was expected based on his Steelers peak.