Le'Veon Bell Did Not Return for Jets in Loss to Bills with Hamstring Injury

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell did not return in the team's season-opening loss to the Buffalo Bills after suffering a hamstring injury.

Bell left the game after gaining 14 yards on six carries before exiting and was replaced by Frank Gore. Bell also caught two passes for 32 yards.

After the 27-17 road loss, head coach Adam Gase told reporters he was "mad" at himself for allowing Bell to reenter the game after initially injuring the hamstring.

During training camp, Bell was previously held out of some snaps because of what the team was calling hamstring tightness. After the session, Bell took to Twitter to refute there was any issue with his hamstrings.

In his second season with the Jets, Bell is coming off a miserable 2019. The three-time Pro Bowler rushed for 789 yards and three touchdowns, averaging a career-low 3.2 yards per carry while struggling to develop a relationship with coach Adam Gase.

The Jets reportedly explored trading Bell during the offseason but struggled to find a taker. Barring a return to form in 2020, it's likely the Jets will move on from Bell or ask the former Pittsburgh Steelers star to restructure his contract ahead of the 2021 season.

Gore will get extended work if Bell misses time going forward. Gore had six carries for 24 yards against the Bills.