Le’Veon Bell arrested for failing to pay child support
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
LeVeon Bell, former Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets running back, was arrested over the weekend due to outstanding child support payments exceeding $50,000. The Michigan native reportedly struggles to meet these obligations after his NFL career, which ended in 2021. Bell, who earned around $45 million during his career, last played in the league in 2021. His financial troubles stem from his previous NFL salary-based child support obligations, which he is unable to meet without current income.
- •Bell owes over $50,000 in child support in Michigan.
- •He has not played in the NFL since the 2021 season.
- •Bell earned approximately $45 million throughout his NFL career.
- •He played for teams including the Steelers and Jets.
- 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — Former Michigan State Star Le’Veon Bell Arrested
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — Former NFL star Le’Veon Bell mugshot, arrest details released
"Former Michigan State and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell was arrested in connection with an alleged failure to pay more than $50,000 in child support.
"The former Steelers running back reportedly owes thousands in child support.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 4:12 PMFormer Michigan State Star Le’Veon Bell Arrested
Former Michigan State and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell was arrested in connection with an alleged failure to pay more than $50,000 in child support.
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 3:36 PMFormer NFL star Le’Veon Bell mugshot, arrest details released
The former Steelers running back reportedly owes thousands in child support.
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