Former NFL running back Le'Veon Bell has broken his silence following his arrest for allegedly failing to pay approximately $50,000 in child support. Bell was taken into custody in Ohio on Sunday, based on an active warrant from Michigan.

On Tuesday, Bell, 34, posted a message on the social media platform X that read: "F*** CHILD SUPPORT," accompanied by a crying emoji. It remains unclear if Bell has been extradited to Michigan.

Bell's attorney, Thomas Shaffer, previously stated that the child support payments are based on Bell's past NFL salary, which he has not earned since retiring in 2021. Shaffer indicated that Bell had recently used his NFL pension to pay $50,000 in child support. According to Shaffer, the court system continues to calculate payments based on his former NFL earnings and professional boxing career, leading to an ongoing financial discrepancy.

"His guidelines are still inaccurately being deemed based on his NFL salary and his professional boxing career," Shaffer told the Canton Repository. "This is a revolving door because he pays a number that doesn't reflect his true income. The issue will never end. The court needs to reflect his true income."

Bell earned over $45 million in salary during his eight seasons in the NFL. The child in question reportedly resides in Michigan, where Bell played college football for Michigan State University.

Bell has been a public figure for contentious remarks and actions since leaving the NFL. In 2024, he expressed support for Donald Trump, sharing an image of himself wearing a T-shirt that depicted Kamala Harris with a derogatory term. This post drew criticism, with some accusing him of sexism and misogyny.

Previously, Bell faced allegations of rape spanning a decade, starting in his childhood. A jury in March 2025 ordered him to pay $25 million in damages, with his brother also ordered to pay $11.05 million. Bell's attorney initially denied the allegations, and Bell himself later called them "bulls***" during a livestream, referencing his high number of sexual partners.

Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2013, Bell played five seasons with the team before sitting out the 2018 season due to a contract dispute. He subsequently played for the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bell achieved three Pro Bowl selections, two First-Team All-Pro selections, and three 1,000-yard rushing seasons during his NFL career. He retired with 9,843 combined rushing and receiving yards and 51 touchdowns in 96 games. After his NFL career, Bell pursued professional boxing, holding a 2-1 record from 2022 to 2024.