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NFL · 4 years ago5 teams that should consider signing Leonard Fournette after Jaguars release

With Leonard Fournette being cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars and thus becoming a free agent the question becomes, where does he land? There are a number of teams throughout the NFL who seem to be just a running back away from being a serious contender (or are already a serious contender, but could become unstoppable […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers · 4 years agoBruce Arians discusses possibility of Bucs signing Leonard Fournette

Could the Tampa Bay Buccaneers go after Leonard Fournette? Not so fast, says head coach Bruce Arians. It sounds as though Arians wants to evaluate his team first before looking to sign the fourth-year pro: “We’ll wait and see. He’s been a good player. We have to see where he fits.” Arians said. Leonard Fournette […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 4 years agoWhy the Jaguars made the right move in releasing Leonard Fournette

Former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette long had a tumultuous relationship with the team that selected him fourth overall in the 2017 NFL Draft. He eventually went on the wrong side of the team’s front office which caused them to decline the fifth-year option of his contract that would have secured him through the […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 4 years agoLeonard Fournette was released due to on-field production, per Doug Marrone

Running back Leonard Fournette was shown the exit signs after the Jacksonville Jaguars recently waived him. The front office reportedly couldn’t find any trade partners to take on the third-year running back. Jaguars coach Doug Marrone bared the reason for Fournette’s release via ESPN NFL Nation reporter Michael DiRocco on Twitter: Jaguars coach Doug Marrone […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 4 years agoDoug Marrone claims Jaguars couldn't get 'anything' for Leonard Fournette trade

Another disgruntled star left the Jacksonville Jaguars camp with less than two weeks before the start of the upcoming season. Running back Leonard Fournette followed in the footsteps of the recently relocated defensive end Yannick Ngakoue albeit in a different way. The former LSU Tiger was only waived by the team and will be entering […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 4 years agoJaguars waive running back Leonard Fournette

Jacksonville apparently isn’t done making moves. The Jaguars have released running back Leonard Fournette. The news was reported by NFL insider Adam Schefter: Jaguars released RB Leonard Fournette. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 31, 2020 The Jaguars’ official twitter account also confirmed the news: We have waived RB Leonard Fournette. — Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) August […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 4 years agoLeonard Fournette reveals his unconventional strategy for avoiding coronavirus

While most of the people were stuck in their homes amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette had other ideas. According to Andrew Siciliano, the former LSU Tiger claimed that he went on a “world tour” to avoid the virus. “Wherever the corona was at, I ran away from it,” Fournette […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 4 years ago3 biggest questions for the Jacksonville Jaguars entering the 2020 season

The 2019 campaign was an interesting one for the Jacksonville Jaguars, to say the least. The Jaguars entered the season with new hope under center, as Nick Foles took over after years of Blake Bortles. However, Foles ended up going down with a clavicle injury in Week 1, giving way to sixth-round rookie Gardner Minshew. […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 4 years agoJaguars' Leonard Fournette makes speech at Jacksonville protest

Although Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette doesn’t really know where his future will lead as a member of the AFC South franchise, the veteran rusher knows exactly where he stands in regard to the ongoing protests throughout the country. Leonard Fournette not only took part in a protest in Jacksonville this week, but the […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 4 years agoJaguars RB Leonard Fournette to return to Jacksonville for a protest

Jacksonville Jaguars third-year running back Leonard Fournette returned to Duval County on Monday to help organize and lead a team-sponsored protest on Tuesday following his extended stay at hometown New Orleans. According to John Reid in The Florida Times-Union, Fournette is leaving New Orleans to march downtown with his teammates and Jacksonville residents in an […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years ago3 bold predictions for Leonard Fournette in the 2020 season with the Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette had an incredible 2019 season. However, the superstar was also surrounded by some drama. It was nothing bad about Fournette, simply the whole situation surrounding the team. The Jaguars seemed pretty set on parting ways with a bunch of their talent. Especially the high-end pieces. And that caused the […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoJaguars moving forward with Leonard Fournette

The Jacksonville Jaguars attempted to trade Leonard Fournette before and during the 2020 NFL Draft to no avail. In accordance with their shortcomings to trade him, the Jaguars plan on moving forward with Fournette next season. “There were just some minor discussions with that but nothing substantial throughout the draft or prior to the draft,” […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoJaguars' Leonard Fournette will be 'really motivated,' claims Doug Marrone

There has been a dark cloud cast on Leonard Fournette’s future with the Jacksonville Jaguars this offseason. Despite the signs of him not being part of their long-term plans, Doug Marrone believes Fournette will be ‘really motivated‘ in 2020. "I look at Leonard coming in here as a really motivated player"#Jaguars HC Doug Marrone on […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoJaguars will not pick up RB Leonard Fournette's 5th-year option

The Jacksonville Jaguars just attempted to trade Leonard Fournette, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that he isn’t in their long-term plans. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jacksonville will not pick up Fournette’s fifth-year option. Jaguars are not picking up the fifth-year option of former first-round pick Leonard Fournette, per source. — Adam Schefter […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoJaguars' Leonard Fournette rips Jalen Ramsey on Twitter once again

Even amid the uncertainty surrounding his future with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Leonard Fournette remains as a source of entertainment on social media. On Tuesday, Fournette spent some time roasting Jalen Ramsey, once again, on Twitter. Back in 2017, when Ramsey was still with the Jaguars, he squared off against A.J. Green of the Cincinnati Bengals. […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoLeonard Fournette makes an emphatic promise amid trade rumors

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette has found himself surrounded by trade rumors recently. These rumors are not unfounded either. Jacksonville has been trading away a lot of its veteran talent, and the running back made it pretty clear he wasn’t all that happy with the direction the franchise was headed in. However, no trade […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoJaguars tried, and failed, to trade Leonard Fournette on Day 2 of NFL Draft

The Jacksonville Jaguars have been having a fire sale for quite some time. It turned up quite a few notches when they traded superstar cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Los Angeles Rams. Since then, news has leaked concerning a few players who are not happy with the situation in Jacksonville. One of those has been […]

Pittsburgh Steelers · 5 years agoWhy the Steelers should pursue a trade for Leonard Fournette

The Pittsburgh Steelers should be very familiar with the work of Leonard Fournette. In three meetings with Pittsburgh, Fournette has scored six times and averaged 128 yards on the ground. These performances could turn out to be tryouts for his future team. The Steelers ranked 29th in the NFL last season with 90.4 rushing yards […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers · 5 years agoBuccaneers not looking to trade for Leonard Fournette

Leonard Fournette might be available via trade, but don’t expect him to be moved to another team in Florida. According to ESPN’s Josina Anderson, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not looking to trade for Fournette. Ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft, Jacksonville has begun listening to offers for Fournette. The sudden news of a trade […]

Buffalo Bills · 5 years agoWhy Leonard Fournette would be a perfect fit with the Bills

The Jacksonville Jaguars are apparently shopping running back Leonard Fournette, and the Buffalo Bills are a team that has been mentioned as a potential destination. And it makes perfect sense. The Bills employed a backfield of Devin Singletary and Frank Gore this past season, and while Singletary had an impressive rookie campaign, Gore showed his […]

Buffalo Bills · 5 years agoTeams most likely to land Leonard Fournette by the odds

The Jacksonville Jaguars are shopping running back Leonard Fournette in trade talks, and via SportsLine oddsmakers, the Buffalo Bills have the best odds to land him at +300. The Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts round out the top five. The Bills are certainly an interesting potential landing spot, as they employed […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoReport: Jaguars struggling to find trade partner for Leonard Fournette deal

The Jacksonville Jaguars are ready to deal Leonard Fournette. But it does not appear NFL teams are interested enough in the 25-year-old running back. According to the latest report by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Jaguars have shopped Fournette in trade talks for well over a month. However, not a single NFL team is […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoJaguars' Leonard Fournette could attract interest of this NFC team

The Jacksonville Jaguars could attract the interest of the Detroit Lions in the Leonard Fournette sweepstakes. As the Jaguars look to unload Fournette heading in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Lions are emerging as a potential suitor. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Detroit could be a good fit for the 25-year-old running back. “But […]

Kansas City Chiefs · 5 years agoWhy the Chiefs shouldn't pursue a trade for Leonard Fournette

The Jacksonville Jaguars have reportedly made Leonard Fournette available via trade ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft. While rumors fly before the draft, ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio believes the Kansas City Chiefs should pursue a trade for Fournette. Just this past season, the Chiefs were able to defeat the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl. […]

Seattle Seahawks · 5 years agoSeahawks exploring trade for RB Leonard Fournette

The Seattle Seahawks are exploring a trade for Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette. Not long after news leaked that the Jaguars have talked to several NFL teams about a trade for Fournette, it has been revealed the Seahawks are a team that’s in the mix. Via Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune: “And […]

Kansas City Chiefs · 5 years agoRUMOR: NFL insider suggests Chiefs could pursue Leonard Fournette trade

The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly shopping Leonard Fournette ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft. Following the reports, ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio suggests that the Kansas City Chiefs could pursue Fournette in a trade. The Chiefs boast one of the best passing attacks in the NFL under Andy Reid. With Patrick Mahomes manning the offense, Travis Kelce […]

Detroit Lions · 5 years ago3 teams that should pursue a trade for Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette

The Jacksonville Jaguars have been cleaning house. That much was made 100% clear during the 2019 season when they traded away superstar cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Los Angeles Rams for a haul of draft picks. It didn’t stop there though. They have cut ties with a few bigger names and more could follow, including […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoJags Doug Marrone says Leonard Fournette needs to clear up his issue with Gardner Minshew

Leonard Fournette didn’t seem to mean any harm by lobbying for Cam Newton to join the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, Doug Marrone believes there could be an underlying issue between Fournette and quarterback Gardner Minshew. While speaking about the situation, Marrone hinted at Fournette needing to clear the air with Minshew. “I mean, we all talk […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoJaguars' Doug Marrone reacts to Leonard Fournette lobbying for Cam Newton

The Jacksonville Jaguars plan on having Gardner Minshew as their starting quarterback, but Leonard Fournette believes the team should pursue Cam Newton. Doug Marrone, the head coach of the Jaguars, reacted to Fournette lobbying for Newton. “You know, with players, you’re always going to have friends [who say] like, ‘Hey, this guy should come, or […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoJaguars' Leonard Fournette lobbies for Jacksonville to sign Cam Newton

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette has a suggestion on how to make the team better this upcoming season. His suggestion is to sign veteran quarterback Cam Newton, who was recently released by the Carolina Panthers. “Cam went to the Super Bowl,” Fournette said. “He’s a great guy. I’ve been knowing Cam for a minute […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoJags Leonard Fournette donating thousands of meals per week for New Orleans residents

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is doing his best to help those in need. According to the Jaguars, Fournette will be donating 7,000 meals per week to his home city of New Orleans for the next eight weeks. Fournette is just one of many athletes who have […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoJaguars' Leonard Fournette gives recruiting pitch to Cam Newton

NFL free agency is far from over and there are still great players waiting to be picked up by teams. One such player is Cam Newton, a talented QB who has yet to find a place to call home. The Jacksonville Jaguars’ Leonard Fournette is trying to get the quarterback to just go a bit […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoJaguars' Leonard Fournette jokes of clean house following AJ Bouye trade

The Jacksonville Jaguars continue to clean house once again after trading cornerback AJ Bouye to the Denver Broncos. This has running back Leonard Fournette feeling like the lone holdover. The Jaguars have ushered in some significant changes to their roster this offseason. Fournette took to Twitter to perfectly sum up how he was feeling about […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoJaguars' Leonard Fournette comes out against proposed 17-game schedule

Leonard Fournette of the Jacksonville Jaguars isn’t afraid to speak his mind and he expressed his opinion on a 17-game season in the NFL. On Thursday morning, Fournette came out against the proposed 17-game schedule with a post on his Twitter account. https://twitter.com/_fournette/status/1230512311934255104?s=20 Fournette kept it short and sweet to show how he felt about […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoJaguars may not pick up Leonard Fournette's fifth-year option

Leonard Fournette just had a terrific bounce-back season after a miserable 2018. But John Reid of The Florida Times-Union doesn’t think it’s a sure thing that the Jacksonville Jaguars with pick up his fifth-year option. Fournette’s option would pay him $10.1 million for the 2021 campaign. Reid notes that he thinks the Jaguars should bypass […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoJacksonville Jaguars: 3 players who improved the most throughout 2019

The Jacksonville Jaguars went just 6-10 and missed the playoffs this season, but unlike the catastrophic disaster that was 2018, the Jaguars actually gave their fans some hope for the future this time around. Thanks to rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew and a talented young offense, Jacksonville looks like a potential force to be reckoned with […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoGrading the 2019 NFL season for Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette

The Jacksonville Jaguars experienced another disappointing season in 2019, going 5-11 for the second straight year. But unlike 2018, which was a cataclysmic disaster, there were actually some bright spots for the Jaguars this season. Whether it was the surprising play of Gardner Minshew or the development of a potentially dynamic receiving corps, Jacksonville can […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoJaguars RB Leonard Fournette says he's out against the Colts

Though doubtful on the official injury report, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette says he is out for Sunday’s season finale with the Indianapolis Colts due to the flu. On Twitter, Fournette said, “Unfortunately I want be able to play tomorrow due to the flu I have, my brothers know I wish I can ball […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoJacksonville Jaguars: 5 biggest takeaways from the 2019 NFL season

Two years ago, the Jacksonville Jaguars were one of the top up-and-coming teams in the NFL. They had a dominant defense, an exciting young running back and what seemed to be a competent quarterback. Those 2017 Jaguars went on to make it all the way to the AFC Championship Game before ultimately blowing a double-digit […]

Jacksonville Jaguars · 5 years agoMaurice Jones-Drew isn't sure if Jaguars will keep Leonard Fournette around

The Jacksonville Jaguars are a franchise in limbo. Despite it being only three years since their run to the AFC Championship, it’s clear things have taken a turn for the worse. The “Sacksonville” defense that led them to that AFC title game is long gone, and the offense hasn’t shown any signs of improvement. One […]

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