Photo by Project 290 on Unsplash Football Leonard Fournette signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers by Mecca Lennon September 3, 2020 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Leonard Fournette, former Jaguars running back. Fournette confirmed on Twitter Wednesday night. Fournette and the Buccaneers agreed on a year contract for a maximum of $3.5 million according to Ian Rapoport #Bucs are giving RB Leonard Fournette a 1-year deal worth a max value of $3.5M, source said. He gets a $2M base salary and incentives are based on rush yards & play-time. Plus, with no off-sets from his #Jaguars deal, Fournette can double dip if he wins his grievance & add $4.2M. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 3, 2020 The Jacksonville Jaguars waived the running back on Monday. With the season less than two weeks away Leonard Fournette joined a new team in less than a week. The 2017 NFL draft fourth round pick spent three seasons with the Jaguars. The Jaguars declined to extend his contract and the team tried to trade him which was unsuccessful. In the 2019 season, Fournette had 1,152 rushing yards, 76 passes for 522 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Post Views: 561 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Mecca Lennon Mecca Lennon has been a Journalist for In The Zone since August 2020. Mecca has experience in journalism and professional writing from experiences obtained in the classroom and through various leadership roles. Mecca has facilitated and assisted in campaigns to enhance social media presence and overall prestige in brands. A Public Relations student at William Paterson University, she aspires to work in a sports related role with an emphasis on the NFL. Latest posts by Mecca Lennon (see all) New Orleans Saints will Host 500 Vaccinated Workers at Divisional Round game - January 16, 2021 Green Bay Packers launch Give BIG Green Bay; 45 local nonprofits will participate - January 16, 2021 Baltimore Ravens Commit to Help Build New Playground with $500,000 Donation - January 16, 2021 Los Angeles Rams team up with LA Regional Food Bank to provide holiday meals for over 8,000 people amid COVID-19 - December 26, 2020 Related Topics#jacksonvillejaguars#leonardfournette#NFL#tampabaybuccaneersbuccaneersJaguars Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 From Paramus High School to CBS Sports, Spero Dedes is making waves in sports broadcasting by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on October 27, 2020 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 More in Football You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 107: New York Post’s Columnist Mike Vaccaro (Audio/Video) On the 107th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Tea Time with Mel and Jay Ep. 8: Review of Netflix’s “7 Yards” Tea Time with Mel and Jay is a podcast where Melody and Jackie review... NFL Announces Social Justice Initiatives for Upcoming Season The NFL Foundation matches Saints’ $250K donation for Hurricane Laura relief
