Ravens' Harbaugh didn't talk to Reid before signing Bell

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh didn't consult Andy Reid before bringing in former Kansas City Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell.

"Didn't talk to Andy about it," Harbaugh said Thursday. "Le'Veon's a guy we're very familiar with, obviously. We played against him so many times in so many highly competitive, emotional games. It was fun to have him in for the workout, he had a good workout; practiced yesterday, did a good job.

"We'll have a process with him. He's excited, he's learning, and we'll see where it goes."

The Ravens signed Bell to the practice squad and Trenton Cannon to the active roster in the wake of season-ending injuries to J.K. Dobbins and Justice Hill.

Once a marquee name in the AFC North rivalry between the Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers, Bell has seen his stock plummet since signing with the New York Jets in 2019. He finished last season with Kansas City, where he was used sparingly. Bell wrote on social media in June that he'd rather retire than play again under Reid, of whom Harbaugh is a disciple.

Harbaugh said "there's a chance" the Ravens will promote Bell, a three-time Pro Bowler, for Week 1. Gus Edwards will handle most of the work out of the backfield to begin the campaign.

Baltimore opens the regular-season schedule against the Las Vegas Raiders in the season premiere of Monday Night Football.

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