The Jacksonville Jaguars released running back Leonard Fournette, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft, after just three seasons in Duval County on Monday.
Now Mark Long of the Associated Press reported on 1010 XL Radio that some of Fournette's ex-teammates wanted him out:
1010 XL / 92.5 FM.@APMarkLong says he believes some Jaguars players were responsible for getting Fournette cut https://t.co/juspo8stvM
Regardless of the circumstances behind his sudden release, Fournette took the high road upon hearing the news, sending out this statement via social media:
His teammates were also reportedly surprised upon hearing about the cut news from Fournette himself, per running back Chris Thompson (h/t Hays Carlyon of 1010 XL Radio):
Hays Carlyon#Jaguars RB Chris Thompson says Fournette popped into a meeting to tell teammates he was cut.