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NFL Rumors: Bucs Among Several Teams Eyeing Leonard Fournette

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one of several teams making a push to sign former No. 4 overall pick Leonard Fournette, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

According to The MMQB's Albert Breer, the Bucs have serious interest in the one-time LSU star.

Fournette was waived on Monday to end what was a three-year run with the franchise that drafted him. Jacksonville didn't pick up Fournette's fifth-year option and actively pursued a trade involving the RB, but couldn't find any takers due to his $4.2 million price tag.

Fournette had a career season in 2019, recording more than 1,100 rushing yards and 1,600 total scrimmage yards while averaging 4.