Free agent running back Leonard Fournette has interest from multiple teams, reports Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Fournette is "in great shape and will be ready to help someone down the stretch," per Pelissero. He was expected to visit the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday as a potential replacement for Ty Johnson, per a report, but Johnson is now staying and Fournette will sign elsewhere. The veteran back turned 28 in January and was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in February. Fournette has pass-catching ability and could land in a meaningful role on a contender looking to make an upgrade at running back. David Montgomery (ribs) is dealing with a long-term injury, so the Detroit Lions could be a potential landing spot for Fournette. The Buccaneers might also be interested in a reunion because they haven't been able to run the ball this season.
Fournette rushed 189 times for 668 yards and 3 touchdowns in 16 games for the Bucs last season, and he caught 73 passes on 83 targets for 523 yards and another 3 touchdowns. The volume was there, but Fournette's 3.5 yards per carry was the second-worst of his career and his only 100-yard game came in Week 1.
Source: Tom Pelissero, NFL Network