The Pittsburgh Steelers still haven't heard from Le'Veon Bell despite his plan to report in time to be ready for their Oct. 28 game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Bell has deployed a strategy that has kept Steelers officials and players in the dark, with no contact with any of them.

Bell could return any time between Monday and the following Monday, Oct. 22.

Bell hasn't signed his $14.5 million franchise tag while preserving his health for a long-term contract in Pittsburgh or elsewhere.