Buccaneers sign running back Leonard Fournette to one-year contract

A once formidable running back is looking to revitalize his career alongside Tom Brady.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed veteran RB Leonard Fournette to a one-year contract worth $3.5 million.

The 25-year old had spent the previous three seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but with the team looking to change their offence approach after an unsuccessful 2019 campaign, they didn’t feel a need for his services any longer. After unable to find a trade partner, they decided to release him on August 31st.

He has posted 2631 rushing yards on 666 rushing attempts, 1009 receiving yards on 134 receptions and 19 touchdowns in 36 career NFL games.