Jaguars Decide to Keep RB Leonard Fournette

Leonard Fournette with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2017
Leonard Fournette with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2017. Photo by Trask Smith/CSM/REX/Shutterstock (9049566x)

After unsuccessfully shopping running back Leonard Fournette in the past couple of months, Jacksonville Jaguars decided to stop trying. Jags’ general manager Dave Caldwell recently told Pro Football Talk that he expects Fournette to remain with the organization thorough the 2020 NFL season.

Jacksonville were reportedly trying to move on from Fournette, their fourth overall pick in 2017, for some time now and have even decided not to pick up the 5th year option on his deal. However, after failing to find any takers, Jags are now stuck with the 25-year-old and are trying to mend a broken relationship.

“To be honest with you, there were just some minor discussions with that but nothing substantial throughout the draft or prior to the draft,” said Caldwell. “I think the mindset is that we’re going to go forward with Leonard on the team. I had a good talk with him on Friday. I know Coach Marrone has had some discussion with him. He seems to be in great shape and mental frame of mind, and we feel that he’ll have a great season this year.”

Leonard Fournette had his ups and downs since entering the league, but managed to put together a solid season in 2019 with 1,152 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He also showed significant progress in the pass-catching game with 76 receptions for 522 yards.

Still, Jags don’t seem sold on Fournette’s long-term prospect in the league and his fit in their offense. Also, they probably don’t want to be reminded all the time that they could have All-Pro back in Christian McCaffrey or even a future Hall of Fame quarterback in Patrick Mahomes.

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