The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ...According to The Athletic's Connor Hugues, the Jets have given Bell a deadline to decide if he is going to sign or not. They’re not waiting forever.

Diehards Line: As previously noted, the Jets might be the only team to have made an offer, so this is likely more a signal that they're not interested in bidding against themselves indefinitely. But the truth is, even if Bell tells the Jets he’ll sign, Bell can ultimately refuse to sign the contract after the new league begins on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. ET. And the Jets are keenly aware that this can happen, because it already has today, with linebacker Anthony Barr, who agreed to terms with New York only to have a change of heart and returning to the Vikings. ... Back to Bell, since the Jets apparently are the only team actively pursuing him, it makes sense to demand a decision so they can move on if need be.