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Chiefs signing Le'Veon Bell to reported 1-year deal

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The reigning Super Bowl champions continue to add weapons to their offense.

The Kansas City Chiefs reached an agreement with running back Le'Veon Bell, the team announced.

Bell will ink a one-year deal with Kansas City, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

He won't debut for the Chiefs on Monday against the Buffalo Bills due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. The star back has to go through five days of testing before joining Kansas City.

The 28-year-old reportedly also considered the Bills and Miami Dolphins as potential destinations.

Bell was released by the New York Jets on Tuesday after a disappointing tenure with the club. The Jets reportedly attempted to trade the running back before cutting him.

The three-time Pro Bowler has yet to score a touchdown this season and racked up just 113 total yards through two games. He was sidelined for three contests due to a hamstring injury.

Overall, Bell played 17 games with New York after signing a four-year, $52.5-million contract ahead of the 2019 season. He averaged just 3.3 yards per carry and scored three rushing touchdowns with the club.

From 2013-17 with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the former Michigan State standout earned three All-Pro nods after topping 1,800 scrimmage yards three times.

The former second-round pick is the second notable recent addition at running back by the Chiefs, who drafted Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the first round in April. Kansas City's starting runner Damien Williams opted out of the season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

After winning Super Bowl LIV in February, the Chiefs had a busy offseason, signing contract extensions with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, defensive lineman Chris Jones, and tight end Travis Kelce.

Mahomes welcomed Bell on Twitter after learning about the signing.

The 4-1 Chiefs are scheduled to face the Jets in Week 8.

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