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Mike Tomlin unconcerned about Bell's conditioning after suspension

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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is returning from a three-game suspension, but head coach Mike Tomlin isn't worried about his fitness.

Bell, one of the key components of the Steelers' potent offense, was suspended for a violation of the league's substance abuse policy.

Although he hasn't played this season, Tomlin plans to use Bell like he would regularly against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

"His level of conditioning is not a concern to us," Tomlin told the team's official website. "A guy that is highly conditioned over a 12 month calendar. We have seen him every day, he has been a part of us, and he has been in the building. He is up to speed on what we are doing from a schematic standpoint and really in tune there.

"We will see how sharp he is physically once we get on the practice field. But rest assured, you are going to see Le’Veon Bell and probably a lot of him on Sunday."

DeAngelo Williams rushed for 258 yards and two touchdowns in Bell's absence, and it's possible he'll get some carries Sunday.

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