For the second consecutive month, Le'Veon Bell has described his knee as "close" to full health. He recently admitted that what was originally perceived as simply a hyper-extension might have been a more serious knee injury.
Fantasy Impact
Regardless of whether Bell's knee is at 80% or 50% he's currently suspended for the first 3 weeks of the regular season. Even if Bell appeals, he's likely looking at a 2 game suspension, so when Bell takes the field he'll likely be ready to roll at 100% after plenty of recovery time. Until then, handcuff Bell with recently signed former Panthers RB, DeAngelo Williams. Don't expect Williams to get anywhere near Bell's production but he can be used in a pinch.