jaguars release Leonard Fournette

News bomb: The Jacksonville Jaguars are releasing running back Leonard Fournette​.

The Jaguars have waived RB Leonard Fournette, per league source. Fournette was in the final year of his contract. https://t.co/ERf9k8PJKK

— Michael DiRocco (@ESPNdirocco) August 31, 2020

Fournette's release comes after the team declined his fifth-year option this past offseason. Fournette should have no problem ending up somewhere, and he should have no trouble going elsewhere. Usually, that's what all their players want.

​Head coach Doug Marrone​ mentioned that cutting the running back was what was best for the team at the time.

"At the end of the day, I've got to be able to field a team that gives us the best chance to win..."
-- Jaguars HC Doug Marrone on waiving RB Leonard Fournette

— John Oehser (@JohnOehser) August 31, 2020

Not sure how cutting your best player gives you the best chance to win, but I'll take his word for it.
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So, the question on everyone's minds is: Is the team tanking (for Trevor Lawrence or otherwise)? As this team never really does a great job drafting players, it's hard to say. Sad, but true.