Le'Veon Bell's Candid Confession: Marijuana as the Secret to His Gridiron Greatness

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Former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell confessed that before playing games, smoking marijuana was a ritual for him as it helped him perform best.

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Throughout Bell’s playing days, the law and the NFL had stricter regulations regarding marijuana use, leading to multiple disciplinary issues for the former player.

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During 2014, Bell faced legal difficulty as he was arrested for marijuana possession in Pittsburgh and subsequently received probation.

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Bell faced problems with the NFL’s drug testing policy, missing several tests and being required to submit urine samples frequently.

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Le’Veon Bell, who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets, confessed to using marijuana before some NFL games throughout his career.

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Bell responded affirmatively to the question regarding smoking marijuana in the NFL, even though he hasn’t played in the league since the 2021 season.

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During his time with the Steelers, Bell faced two suspensions for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, impacting his professional journey.

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Bell has raised issues regarding the lack of guarantees beyond the first year and expressed frustration with the Steelers’ contract negotiations.

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During his career, Bell accumulated impressive statistics, rushing for over 6,500 yards and scoring 42 touchdowns while also contributing significantly as a pass catcher.

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