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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints are currently entrenched in quite the NFC South battle as these two divisional rivals continue to go back and forth late into the evening on Sunday. With Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady duking it out with Saints quarterback Drew Brees in the first ever postseason matchup between these […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to take on the New Orleans Saints on Sunday with a trip to the NFC title game on the line. Tom Brady versus Drew Brees, Buccaneers versus Saints part three of this season. The Saints have beaten Tampa both times they faced this season, and a season sweep will […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette won’t be seeing action on the field as they go up against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14, per NFL Network‘s Tom Pelissero. The reason for head coach Bruce Arians’ decision to not activate the veteran has not been revealed. Leonard Fournette is a healthy scratch for the […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians wanted to maximize the talent available at his disposal and promoted their recent acquisition in Leonard Fournette to be his “nickel” running back – a role he inherited from veteran LeSean McCoy. He is now the designated rusher in hurry-up and obvious passing situations for the Bucs’ offensive […]

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead is out for the season as a result of his second hospitalization due to COVID-19-related symptoms. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Armstead has “suffered from a variety of complications connected to the virus, including significant respiratory issues,” resulting in two different stints in the hospital. The Jaguars have placed […]

The NFL’s 2020-21 regular season is rapidly approaching its halfway point with Week 7’s slate next up on the docket. In turn, your fantasy football season is likely hitting some critical moments. As teams begin to truly find their respective identities following an unconventional offseason and zero preseason, it is becoming clearer and clearer for […]

Leonard Fournette was a late scratch for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday due to an ankle ailment. Despite wanting to suit up versus the Green Bay Packers, Fournette reacted to Bruce Arians’ decision to keep him out with his ankle injury. The young immature me would of been upset but now I understand coach […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers halfback Leonard Fournette has shockingly been listed as inactive ahead of the Bucs Week 6 contest against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday (via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero). A surprise: #Bucs RB Leonard Fournette (ankle) is inactive. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 18, 2020 Leonard Fournette was apparently set to play against […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be welcoming a much-needed boost in their offense as running back Leonard Fournette is expected to suit up in their Week 6 game against the Green Bay Packers, as per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. Buccaneers’ RB Leonard Fournette, listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Packers, is expected […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette missed the team’s Week 4 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, but he could be back on Thursday against the Chicago Bears. Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said Monday “there’s a shot for Leonard this week,” adding the likes of Chris Godwin and others are still being assessed […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without the services of halfback LeSean McCoy for the remainder of their game against the Los Angeles Chargers (via NFL Network’s James Palmer). McCoy is now OUT (Ankle). Today Tampa has now lost Shady McCoy and RB Kenjon Barner (concussion). The #bucs came into today without Leonard Fournette (ankle). […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated plenty of hype coming into the 2020 NFL season with their firepower on offense. Unfortunately, it seems quarterback Tom Brady will be rather shorthanded when the Bucs host the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4. Tampa Bay has officially ruled out running back Leonard Fournette and wide receiver Chris Godwin […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were already unlikely to be without star wide receiver Chris Godwin ahead of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Now, it seems the Buccaneers might also be missing running back Leonard Fournette. Head coach Bruce Arians told reporters he was not optimistic either Godwin (hamstring) or Fournette (ankle) would be […]

Some running backs gave us a couple of eye-opening fantasy performances to look forward to in Week 4. Week 3 saw some of the best not live up to the challenge, and some of the modern rise to the occasion. Having the right halfback in your backfield can tip the scale in a fantasy football […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette did little to leave his imprint in the team’s opening game loss against the New Orleans Saints. He finally hit his strides in the following matchup against the Carolina Panthers as the Bucs won 31-17. Fournette reportedly challenged his offensive line Sunday, pleading with them: “Y’all give me […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a few new additions on offense this year. Two of them are running back Leonard Fournette and superstar quarterback Tom Brady. According to Jenna Laine of ESPN on Twitter, Leonard Fournette spoke about his expectations of playing with Brady. Leonard Fournette has become a Tampa treasure: “Tom’s hard on me. […]

One week after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dropped their opening game against Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints, Leonard Fournette has been effective early, helping to ensure his embattled team rebounds. The Buccaneers hold an early 21-0 lead against another division opponent in the Carolina Panthers after Fournette’s one-yard touchdown run. Leonard Fournette crosses […]

Right before the start of the 2020 season, running back Leonard Fournette signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The star was not much of a factor in Week 1, though, recording just five carries for five yards (and one reception for 14 yards). That obviously begs the question, will Fournette be getting more carries as […]

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette seems pretty excited about his new team and his new quarterback in Tom Brady. Brady is a legend and clear-cut future first-ballot Hall of Famer. So there is reason for Fournette to be excited. With that in mind, it is no surprise to see Fournette already praising […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made yet another splash with the signing of former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette. It appears he has wasted no time in expressing his excitement to team up with quarterback Tom Brady. Fournette recently took to Twitter to post a comical video of his hypothetical meeting with Brady and head […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are accruing more and more talented veterans, and the most recent name to join the team is former No. 4 overall pick Leonard Fournette. Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians believes that Fournette will be an excellent fit with the team and there are no questions at all about his character, according […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are rolling with the “you can never have too much talent” philosophy after signing another running back in former fourth-overall pick Leonard Fournette this week. Fournette, 25, who was waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars and went unclaimed on waivers, gives Tampa Bay an embarrassment of riches at running back.  Aside from […]

If, like me, you’re a Ronald Jones II fantasy owner who was expecting a breakout season from the third-year tailback as the entire Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense levels up around him, the team’s signing of Leonard Fournette on Wednesday tempered that excitement—at least temporarily. Tampa Bay added Fournette one week after the fourth-year pro was […]

Former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is reportedly gearing up to join the surging Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With the two sides in agreement on a one-year deal after Fournette was only recently released by the Jaguars, the Buccaneers newcomer can earn maximum of $3.5 million in 2020, according to a report from Ian Rapoport […]

After being released by the Jacksonville Jaguars earlier in the week, veteran running back Leonard Fournette has already found a new home. Not only that, but Fournette appears to be in line for a major upgrade as the former first-round draft pick has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the surging Tampa Bay Buccaneers. […]

Apparently former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette won’t be leaving the state of Florida after all, as the veteran rusher reportedly has a new home. According to a Wednesday evening report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, Fournette has agreed to a free agent contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are obviously on a […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have become the latest team to show interest in signing former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported the Bucs are one of “several teams” making an effort to sign Fournette. Several teams are making a push to sign Leonard Fournette and sources say the #Buccaneers […]

Former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette became a surprise free agent this week after his release by his ex-team. According to a new report from The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, the New England Patriots have emerged as a top suitor for the free agent rusher. The Patriots have expressed interest in Leonard Fournette, per source. […]

Former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette has hit the open market after clearing waivers. With Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery nursing a groin injury, there was some speculation regarding their potential interest. According to Adam Jahns of The Athletic, head coach Matt Nagy is content with the status of the backfield: “I’ll just […]

As with nearly every release of a high-profile player looking for a change of scenery, the New England Patriots were instantly floated as a potential landing spot for free-agent running back Leonard Fournette, who was cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars after three seasons. However, Fournette may have to look elsewhere for employment. According to NFL […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars recently decided to part ways with former #4 overall pick running back Leonard Fournette. The front office released him into the free-agent market after failing to find a trade partner that would take on his contract. The move came to a surprise to the Jaguars’ locker room including fellow running back Chris […]

Running back Leonard Fournette has become the latest notable addition to hit the market after being waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Perhaps there could be a situation where he does not have to leave the state of Florida by signing with the Miami Dolphins. According to Josh Tolentino of The Athletic, head coach Brian Flores […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars made headlines with their decision to release running back Leonard Fournette. He has officially become a free agent after clearing waivers, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero: Leonard Fournette cleared waivers, per source. He’s a free agent. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 1, 2020 Any team that opted to sign Fournette off […]

The Los Angeles Rams have been linked as a team that could pursue Leonard Fournette following his departure from the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite the reports floating around, Sean McVay seemed to nix the rumors that the Rams could add Fournette, per ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry. Sean McVay says the Rams will not look into bringing in […]

Leonard Fournette was waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday and he’s attempting to recoup some of the money he believes is owed to him. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Fournette is filing a grievance against the Jaguars for $4.167 million. Former Jaguars’ RB Leonard Fournette officially has filed a grievance against Jacksonville to try […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars released Leonard Fournette on Monday, leaving them with an inexperienced backfield to replace him. Following the move to release Fournette, Terry Robiskie, Jacksonville’s running backs coach, commented on the talent that remains in the team’s backfield. “It looks like a young room,” Robiskie said, via the team’s website. “It looks energetic. It […]

Former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette officially became an unrestricted free agent on Monday morning as the struggling AFC South franchise elected to release the veteran rusher. With the Jaguars unable to find any suitors on the trade market, Jacksonville had no choice but to part ways with Fournette as it became pretty clear […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars released Leonard Fournette on Monday after three up-and-down seasons. Another former Jaguars star, Jalen Ramsey, had strong words of support for the newly unemployed tailback, who shared a locker room with Ramsey for two-plus seasons. I know whoever gets my lil brudda @_fournette is gettin a dawg & a great man!! I’m […]

Former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette seems to be taking his release from the organization in stride. Fournette has released a statement on his release, primarily thanking the city of Jacksonville for embracing him and the Jaguars organization for giving him the opportunity. First, I want to thank the city of Jacksonville and all […]