Report: Patriots Working Out Veteran Free Agent RB Leonard Fournette
Leonard Fournette is working out for the Patriots on Wednesday as the free agent running back seeks to find his next NFL home, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Fournette spent the last three of his six NFL seasons with the Buccaneers, helping Tampa Bay defeat the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV to end the 2020 season and earning the monikers “Playoff Lenny” and “Lombardi Lenny” in his first postseason run with the franchise thanks to his strong performance. However, the Buccaneers released Fournette in February ahead of the new league year.
Last season, Fournette rushed for 668 yards on 189 carries and three touchdowns on the ground. He also recorded 73 receptions for 523 yards and three receiving touchdowns.
In 43 regular season games in three seasons for Tampa Bay, Fournette registered 466 carries for 1,847 yards and 17 touchdowns on the ground while catching 178 passes for 1,200 yards and five touchdowns.
While Fournette’s production was minimal in the Buccaneers last two postseasons, he recorded 448 total yards and four touchdowns during the Bucs’ Super Bowl run anchored by former quarterback Tom Brady.
Now, Brady’s other former team could potentially land Fournette in its backfield ahead of the 2023 season. Currently, the Patriots No. 1 running back is Rhamondre Stevenson along with reserves Pierre Strong, Ty Montgomery, Kevin Harris and J.J. Taylor.
The Patriots will begin training camp on July 26.