PITTSBURGH - Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell will be out for the team's AFC Wild Card game against Baltimore on Sunday because of a hyperextended right knee he suffered one week ago.
Bell, the second-best rusher by yardage in football, left last Sunday's game when his knee met with the helmet of Bengals safety Reggie Nelson on an open-field rush attempt.
He did not return to that game, a 27-17 victory for the Steelers that clinched the AFC North title.
Tests revealed he does not have any structural or ligament damage to his right knee.
Voted the Steelers MVP by teammates, Bell finished the season with 1,361 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns for Pittsburgh, adding 854 yards as a receiver.
Bell did not practice this week, though was confident he could play Sunday.
Pittsburgh signed tailback Ben Tate earlier this week and Josh Harris from their practice squad early last month. Tate, a four year veteran, rushed for Cleveland and Minnesota this season. He has 371 yards and 4 touchdowns.
The Steelers are seeking their first playoff victory since 2010.
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