The Jacksonville Jaguars surprisingly cut running back Leonard Fournette on Monday.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the Jaguars had tried to trade him for months to no avail.
The 25-year-old was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft and impressed in his rookie campaign, rushing for 1,040 yards and nine touchdowns in 13 games. It appeared the Jaguars had found their offensive centerpiece for the next decade, leaning on him and a stout defense to a postseason berth.
The Jaguars had the New England Patriots on the ropes in the AFC Championship Game, though they couldn't finish the job.