Steelers hid Bell's injury another clear violation of NFL policy

[Deus Irae]

Incorrect. I believe the standard per Goodell is were the Steelers "more probably than not generally aware that Bell had an injury."

Givenh is missed practices it seems the answer must be yes.

The standard is "Whatever the hell Goodell wants".

 

[Darrone]

Remember, the injury report was revamped this year and there is no probable designation. A player that is "above questionable status" doesn't need to be listed on the injury report. There is no 75-95% category like there used to be, which Bell clearly fell into as he started the game. There likely isn't anything here that needed to be reported.

 

[brdmaverick]

Bell reminded me of LT sitting on the sidelines during the 2007 Chargers/Patriots AFC Championship

Yes, I had thought that as well when watching the game.

Two home AFC Champoinship games in which the workhorse running back just rode the bench.