The Facts: Bell is expected to stay away from the Pittsburgh Steelers for Week 3 of the preseason, a source tells ESPN. The source would be surprised, however, if Bell isn't back with the Steelers shortly after that, citing his love for football.

Diehards Line: Bell can always rearrange his plans, but currently he's slated to remain training on his own for at least the next few days. The Steelers play their third preseason game Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts, with the first-team offense set to play well into the first half. The third preseason game is traditionally where starters receive their most preseason game action. One Steelers player privately told ESPN that he expects Bell to return shortly before Labor Day. One potential good sign for Pittsburgh is that Bell has been in communication with his offensive line via text messages.