Jaguars reportedly declining Leonard Fournette's fifth-year option
The Jacksonville Jaguars have declined running back Leonard Fournette's 2021 fifth-year option, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
A former fourth overall draft pick in 2017, Fournette's future almost certainly lies outside of Jacksonville. The Jaguars reportedly made him available for trade, and today's news all but assures that they are looking to move on from the 25-year-old running back. Fournette saw the largest receiving workload of his career last season, totaling 76 receptions on 95 targets (80%) for 522 yards (6.9 yards per reception), and 0 touchdowns. He added 265 attempts for 1,152 yards (4.3 yards per attempt) and 3 touchdowns on the ground.
Fournette was woefully inefficient with the volume he received, recording a rush success rate of 35.85%, 71st among running backs with at least 25 carries. He was also ineffective through the air, registering a catch success rate of 56.58%, 39th among running backs with at least 25 receptions. Fournette was Pro Football Focus' 74th ranked running back last season with a grade of 64.
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