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Saints QB Winston gets another shot at Brady's Bucs

Saints quarterback Jameis Winston says he's grateful to be playing again and not feeding into any revenge story lines when Tampa Bay visits New Orleans this weekend

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Limited again Thursday Fournette (hamstring) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.

Impact As Fournette did at Wednesday's session, which is more activity than Bucs wide receivers Mike Evans (calf), Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee), all of whom were DNPs on Thursday. If the team is forced to operate with an amended group of pass catchers and Fournette himself is able to suit up Sunday at New Orleans, he could benefit from a more ground-based approach. In the end, Friday's injury report may clear up some of the question marks in Tampa Bay's skill-position ranks for Week 2

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leonard Fournette's Hilarious Response To Micah Parsons Leonard Fournette responded to Micah Parsons with an incredible meme.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Limited with hamstring injury Fournette was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Fournette showed no sign of limitation in the Bucs' season-opening win over the Cowboys, ranking sixth in snap share (76 percent) and tied for fifth in carries (21) among all running backs Week 1. Rachaad White was the only other back to play offensive snaps for Tampa Bay, and he would presumably be the main beneficiary if Fournette's hamstring injury turns out to be a significant hindrance heading into Sunday's game in New Orleans. Fournette previously missed time late in the 2021 season with a hamstring injury.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leonard Fournette follows pulling blockers to 14-yard sideline run Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette follows his pulling blockers to a 14-yard sideline run.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • NFL.COM

Leonard Fournette on Tom Brady's Confidence, Offensive Line Strength | Press Conference Linebacker Devin White spoke to the media on Monday ahead of Week One vs. the Dallas Cowboys.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Bucs RB Leonard Fournette expecting big things from WR Julio Jones Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette has high expectations for his new teammate

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

NFC South rivals add QBs as Bucs' Brady keeps rolling at 45

In his two years in the NFC South, Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady’s dramatic impact has forced other teams in the division to scramble

AUGUST 29, 2022 • Associated Press

The 'true' value of RBs: Leonard Fournette might be more valuable than you think Not all touches are equal, and Michael Salfino has done the math to prove it. Read up before you draft your RBs!

AUGUST 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

DRAFTING DIAMONDS: Leonard Fournette, RB, Tampa Bay Every year in fantasy football, there are a handful of players who smash through their ADP and emerg...

AUGUST 23, 2022 • FANTASYSHARKS.COM

26 total yards in preseason loss Fournette rushed five times for 20 yards and brought in both targets for six yards in the Buccaneers' 13-3 preseason loss to the Titans on Saturday night.

Impact Fournette drew the start and garnered touches on the first three drives of the contest, mirroring the lead-back role he'll fill during the regular season. The versatile veteran caused quite a stir with his weight in the offseason, but he arrived at training camp in appreciably better shape and seems to have made his conditioning a non-issue at this stage of the summer. Having gotten some solid work in Saturday, Fournette may be given the night off next Saturday against the Colts in the exhibition finale.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Saturday Fournette is in line to play in Saturday's preseason game in Tennessee, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact While Giovani Bernard (ankle) isn't suiting up along with 21 other Buccaneers, Fournette will get some work during exhibition season. It may only be a series or two, though, before Fournette hands over the backfield to rookie third-round pick Rachaad White, Ke'Shawn Vaughn and Patrick Laird.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs coach focused on Titans, not Tom Brady's return date

The Tennessee Titans must decide if rookie Malik Willis gets a second straight preseason start as he fights for the backup quarterback job

AUGUST 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Thompson throws for 218 yards, Dolphins hold off Bucs 26-24

Skylar Thompson threw for 218 yards and one touchdown to help the Miami Dolphins open the preseason with a 26-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

AUGUST 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Sitting out Saturday Fournette isn't slated to play in Saturday's preseason contest against the Dolphins.

Impact This comes as no surprise, as Tom Brady is away from the Buccaneers tending to a personal matter, while the team's top three wide receivers (Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Russell Gage) are dealing with health issues. Considering Fournette is sitting out, rookie third-rounder Rachaad White, Ke'Shawn Vaughn, Giovani Bernard and Kenjon Barner are the running backs available to the team.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Jones picking up Buccaneers offense 'fairly quickly'

Julio Jones says he's picking up the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense "fairly quickly." Will the receiver revert to Pro-Bowl form?

AUGUST 12, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Julio Jones picking up Buccaneers offense 'fairly quickly'

Leonard Fournette on His Bond with Tom Brady, Julio Jones | Press Conference Running Back Leonard Fournette spoke to the media on Wednesday following training camp practice.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Leonard Fournette Creates Custom Birthday Cake for Tom Brady Leonard Fournette got creative when designing a cake for his quarterback’s 45th birthday.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Leonard Fournette Still Seen as Three-Down Back In his first two seasons with the Buccaneers, Leonard Fournette has developed into a trustworthy back who provides value on any down and in...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Leonard Fournette on Mentoring Rookie Rachaad White | Press Conference Running back Leonard Fournette spoke to the media on Tuesday following training camp practice.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Starts camp at 244 pounds Fournette weighed in at 244 pounds before the first practice of training camp and appeared much slimmer than he was at June minicamp, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports. "Leonard look...

Impact The veteran back had reportedly been close to 260 pounds at minicamp according to one report, but he appeared to have dropped plenty of excess pounds while working with trainer Jordan Bush in Austin, Texas for approximately the last month. Bowles' emphasis on his satisfaction with his projected primary running back's condition underscores the desire to put the subject of the 27-year-old's weight to rest, and the head coach added he expected Fournette to drop about another five pounds through the rigors of training camp practices.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Works hard to shed weight Fournette, who was rumored to be close to 260 pounds at the Buccaneers' mandatory minicamp in June, subsequently worked with trainer Jordan Bush in Austin, Texas for more than a mo...

Impact The bruising back's weight became a focal point after Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times commented on the alleged weight gain during a recent podcast, but Fournette responded in part by noting that he actually played very effectively last season at approximately 245 pounds, 17 pounds more than his official listed weight. Bush also lauded Fournette for his diligence during their time together, noting the veteran worked extremely hard daily and left Austin last week weighing in "the low 240s." An update on Fournette's current weight very likely will be provided in the coming days when veterans take their camp-opening physicals after reporting Tuesday.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Weight and see: Leonard Fournette's trainer says RB's worked hard to get in shape Fournettes's offseason weight gain has created a buzz, but trainer Jordan Bush says the back's been working to get where he needs to be.

JULY 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Reportedly overweight at minicamp Fournette reportedly weighed just under 260 pounds at the Buccaneers' mandatory minicamp in June, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times recently noted on his podcast. "Coaches were no...

Impact An early June report indicated Fournette was weighing around 240 pounds, which, while certainly an increase over his high-220s playing weight from the last couple of seasons, wouldn't have been an unprecedented figure for the big-bodied running back in his career. However, Stroud's report, if accurate, leaves no room to label Fournette as anything other than out of shape. The fact the team just signed Fournette to a new three-year deal this offseason would seemingly only add to the organization's frustration, but the veteran could alleviate concerns about his fitness if he arrives at training camp this weekend in better condition.

JULY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leonard Fournette Fires Back on Twitter at Overweight Report Bucs’ running back, Leonard Fournette, responded to overweight reports via his Twitter.

JULY 19, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

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Saints QB Winston gets another shot at Brady's Bucs

NFC South rivals add QBs as Bucs' Brady keeps rolling at 45

Bucs coach focused on Titans, not Tom Brady's return date

Thompson throws for 218 yards, Dolphins hold off Bucs 26-24

Julio Jones picking up Buccaneers offense 'fairly quickly'