Jaguars Reportedly Had “Trade Discussions” For RB Leonard Fournette

Leonard Fournette has been in the news quite a bit over the past few days, mostly because he was calling for the Jacksonville Jaguars to sign QB Cam Newton.

On Saturday afternoon, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that it might be him who might be making his way out of town.

Schefter reported the Jacksonville Jaguars placed Leonard Fournette on the trade block and had “trade discussions” with other teams regarding the former No. 4 overall pick.

Jaguars have had trade discussions with other teams regarding RB Leonard Fournette, league sources tell ESPN. Fournette is due $4.16 million in base salary in 2020. It's a situation that bears watching as this week's draft approaches.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 18, 2020

Fournette is in the final year of his rookie contract and is due just over $4 million for the 2020 season. Even though he is a solid running back, he certainly won’t command the type of money that Carolina handed Christian McCaffrey, which was a four-year, $64 million extension.

Trading Fournette right now would free up $4,167,393 of available cap space while creating $4,471,524 in dead money.