Former NFL All-Pro running back arrested in Ohio

SportsFormer Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell was reportedly arrested over the weekend. (Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesBy Matt Connolly | mconnolly@pennlive.comFormer Pittsburgh Steelers star running back Le’Veon Bell was arrested in Canton, Ohio over the weekend, according to WKYC.Bell was arrested Sunday afternoon by the Stark County Sheriff’s Office, according to the report. The arrest stems from a warrant out of Michigan.TMZ reports that Bell was arrested for failing to pay child support. Bell’s attorney, Thomas Shaffer, told TMZ that Bell is struggling to make child support payments because they are based on his NFL salary. He reportedly owes more than $50,000 in child support.Bell was at an autograph signing in Canton, Ohio prior to his arrest, according to TMZ. The child he owes child support for lives in Michigan, the report states.Shaffer also told TMZ that Bell used his entire $50,000 NFL pension to pay child support earlier this year.Le’Veon Bell was an All-American running back at Michigan State before being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft.He spent six seasons in Pittsburgh, earning first-team All-Pro honors twice, before signing with the New York Jets.Despite signing a four-year deal with the Jets, Bell was cut halfway through his second year. He then signed with the Kansas City Chiefs where he finished out the 2020 season.Bell spent time with the Ravens and Buccaneers in 2021, his last season in the NFL.Bell rushed for 6,554 yards and 42 touchdowns across his eight NFL seasons. He added 3,289 receiving yards and nine scores.His best season came in 2014 when he rushed for 1,361 yards and eight touchdowns. He also caught 83 passes for 854 yards and three scores that year.Matt Connolly is a Sports Trending Reporter for PennLive, writing about the NFL, college sports and other topics. He has covered college football and college basketball since 2010 and was on the Clemson beat...