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Leonard Fournette
29-Year-Old
Free Agent
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2023 Rush/Rec Stats
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2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
It's been four years since Fournette's last 1,000-yard season, and the physical back might be running out of tread on his tires. He did score eight rushing TDs and average 4.5 yards per carry in 2021 for the Buccaneers, but since then his efficiency, and his opportunities, have shrunk. Fournette did turn himself into an effective passing-down option in Tampa Bay, and he might still be able to provide a team with useful backfield depth, but at 29 years old he could have a hard time out-performing a younger, cheaper running back for that sort of role. Read Past Outlooks
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Motivated, hopes to sign soon
Fournette plans to sign with a new team before the start of the 2024 NFL season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Fournette is now four years removed from his last 1,000-yard rushing season, though in 2021 and 2022 he did surpass 1,000 yards from scrimmage with Tampa Bay due to his notable role in the receiving game. Last year, the 29-year-old veteran appeared in two regular-season games for the Bills as a depth piece before returning to the team's practice squad during the playoffs. Fournette still boasts a versatile enough skillset to carve out a role in a backfield light on depth, but at this stage in his career it's unlikely he secures enough touches for fantasy relevance without injuries ahead of him, even in an ideal landing spot.
Fournette is now four years removed from his last 1,000-yard rushing season, though in 2021 and 2022 he did surpass 1,000 yards from scrimmage with Tampa Bay due to his notable role in the receiving game. Last year, the 29-year-old veteran appeared in two regular-season games for the Bills as a depth piece before returning to the team's practice squad during the playoffs. Fournette still boasts a versatile enough skillset to carve out a role in a backfield light on depth, but at this stage in his career it's unlikely he secures enough touches for fantasy relevance without injuries ahead of him, even in an ideal landing spot.
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0.0%Positive Run %
83.3%% Yds After Contact
62.5%Avg Yds After Contact
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2023 Leonard Fournette Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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228 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.51 secVertical Jump
28.5 inHand Length
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Fournette is a free agent after being released by the rebuilding Buccaneers. At 28, it would be surprising if Fournette were truly done playing, but he might have damaged his market somewhat last year after appearing overweight in the offseason and then arriving to training camp out of shape. Fournette began the year as the starter, but the Buccaneers began to phase him out in favor of third-round pick Rachaad White by Week 10, and the two mostly split snaps thereafter, with Fournette averaging just 3.5 yards per carry for the season. Still just two years removed from producing 1,266 scrimmage yards and 10 touchdowns in 14 games, Fournette might need to try out for a contract closer to training camp, proving he's in shape and ready to work before a team signs him.
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Cut from practice squad
The Bills cut Fournette from their practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Moves back to practice squad
Fournette reverted to the Bills' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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Bumps up to active roster
Fournette was elevated to the Bills' active roster Saturday.
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Makes Buffalo debut Saturday
Fournette rushed five times for 20 yards and was not targeted in the receiving game in Buffalo's 24-22 win over the Chargers on Saturday. He also returned one kickoff for 17 yards.
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Poised to make season debut Week 16
The Bills are elevating Fournette from the practice squad for Saturday's game against the Chargers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Wants to continue NFL career
Fournette is planning to sign with an NFL team prior to the regular season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Fournette was released by the Bucs last offseason and struggled to latch on with a team thereafter, recording only 12 carries for 40 yards across two regular-season games with the Bills. Despite the tepid response from teams around the league, Fournette wants to continue his NFL career. While a turnaround seems unlikely, he will be entering only his age-29 season, so he could prove productive if given an opportunity.
Fournette was released by the Bucs last offseason and struggled to latch on with a team thereafter, recording only 12 carries for 40 yards across two regular-season games with the Bills. Despite the tepid response from teams around the league, Fournette wants to continue his NFL career. While a turnaround seems unlikely, he will be entering only his age-29 season, so he could prove productive if given an opportunity.