The remarks contradict a newspaper report that Bell backed out of a five-year deal worth more than $12 million annually.
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NFL notebook: Perfect season for Patriots, winless season for Jets both unlikely
New England faces long odds to go 16-0, even though it might be favored in every game.
NFL notebook: Seahawks’ coach backs Bennett’s stand
Pete Carroll says players should stand for the national anthem but supports Michael Bennett’s decision to sit.
Patriots, Texans work together in West Virginia
The teams break the monotony of training camp by running joint practices before their preseason game Saturday night.
Commentary: There’s no NFL vendetta involved in Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension
The league wouldn’t be putting a rising star on the sideline if the evidence didn’t support it.
Rob Gronkowski’s little brother hopes to make his own, quieter mark in New England
Fullback Glenn Gronkowski will never be as big a presence, but he thinks he can carve out a niche.
NFL notebook: Jaguars gain experience practicing with the Patriots
The teams play an exhibition game Thursday night.
Commentary: Garoppolo? Just wait and watch
Jimmy Garoppolo may not look like … well … Tom Brady, in practices, but the exhibition games will be more telling.
NFL notebook: Edelman, Gilmore booted from Patriots practice after brawl
The two got into a shoving match and then wrestled to the ground before a teammate broke it up.
NFL notebook: Identity of ex-Cowboys receiver falsely used in shoplifting arrest
Lucky Whitehead, who was in Dallas’ camp at the time, had his identity used by a person arrested in Virginia.