Le'Veon Bell still hasn't reported to the Pittsburgh Steelers as of Monday.

Bell forfeits $855,000 for each week he fails to sign his $14.5 million franchise tag.

ESPN reported Bell expected to return during the Week 7-8 time frame. 

Bell must report by Nov. 13 in order to play this season.

Rob Gronkowski didn't travel with the New England Patriots to play in Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.

Gronkowski was limited in practice all week with ankle and back issues.

Sources say Gronkowski is "highly unlikely" to play in the game.

Marshawn Lynch will miss an extended period of time with a groin injury.

The Raiders have discussed placing Lynch on injured reserve but no decision has been reached.

Lynch has rushed for a team-high 376 yards on 90 carries (4.2 yards per carry) and three touchdowns this season. 

Devonta Freeman has been placed on injured reserve with a groin injury.

"Following the game against Pittsburgh, where Devonta injured his foot, we thought he was just having general soreness in his groin area," Quinn said. "As the week went on, it continued, so we decided to have him get some tests. It has been determined that he will need a procedure that will result in us placing him on injured reserve.

"We are hopeful he will be able to return this season, but we will have a better feel for that in the coming weeks."

A source told ESPN that Freeman has not yet scheduled the procedure.

Freeman played in just two of the first six games while slowed by knee, foot and groin injuries. 

The Pittsburgh Steelers do not expect Le'Veon Bell to report this week.

Bell could instead report Oct. 22.

"I miss football," Bell said earlier this month. "When I do get back, I plan to give it my all. I still do want to go out there and win a Super Bowl with the Steelers."

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

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.

Jay Ajayi will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee. Ajayi tore the ACL in his right knee as a freshman at Boise State.

Ajayi, who is in a contract year, has been playing through a transverse fracture in his back suffered against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2.

Ajayai was acquired by the Eagles from the Miami Dolphins at the 2017 trade deadline.

Leonard Fournette has been ruled out of Week 5 due to a hamstring injury.

Fournette aggravated a previous injury to his right hamstring during the team's victory over the New York Jets last Sunday.

Running backs T.J. Yeldon and Corey Grant will get the bulk of the work in Fournette's place.

Le'Veon Bell is expected to report to the Pittsburgh Steelers during the Week 7-8 time frame.

The Steelers are on a bye in Week 7.

Bell is still sitting out while refusing to sign his franchise tender, but said he's in prime physical condition and could play football "tomorrow" if he needed. He added he'll be "fully committed" to playing his best for Pittsburgh upon his return.

"It sucks having to sit out football," Bell said by telephone from South Florida on Monday. "I want to play. I want to win games and the playoffs.

"But I've gotta take this stand. Knowing my worth and knowing I can tear a ligament or get surgery at any time, I knew I couldn't play 16 games with 400 or more touches."

Leonard Fournette will be out indefinitely after aggravating his right hamstring.

Doug Marrone also said he's unsure when the team will be able to determine how much time Fournette will miss.

"I really don't know," Marrone said. "Believe me, if I knew exactly what the deal was and I could tell you -- three [games], six, 10, IR, whatever -- I would. I just don't know. Those injuries are tough. We talked about it by position. We talked about it by player. We've talked about it every other way. "I thought he was looking good. ... You guys see him working [in practice] ,but it's different when you're playing a game. The game's different."