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The Indianapolis Colts are more than set at the running back position.
They managed to put their issues with Jonathan Taylor aside and locked him up for the future.
Barring injury, he should be their lead back and one of the best backs in the league in 2024.
However, that won’t stop Shane Steichen and the Colts from taking a look at a veteran running back.
According to a report by Adam Schefter of ESPN, they will host Leonard Fournette for a free-agent visit on Monday.
Former Buccaneers and Bills RB Leonard Founette is visiting today with the Indianapolis Colts, per source. pic.twitter.com/PIHyXi7ztv
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 2, 2024
The 29-year-old spent some time with the Buffalo Bills last season.
He was mostly on their practice squad, but he made a couple of appearances for them, logging a total of 26 snaps with 12 carries and 40 yards.
He was the No. 4 pick out of LSU back in 2017, and he rushed twice for 1,000 yards with the Jacksonville Jaguars — once as a rookie.
He also helped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win Super Bowl LV in 2020, and he stayed there for another two seasons.
Per his career, Fournette has made 81 appearances (61 starts) and has rushed for 4,518 yards and 34 touchdowns, adding 312 receptions for 2,219 yards and seven touchdowns.
It’s safe to say that Fournette’s promising start to his career was short-lived, but he could still be of help in a diminished role.
Efficiency might always be an issue with the big-bodied running back, but it never hurts to have proven veterans there for depth, and the Colts figure to be a run-heavy and RPO-heavy team with Anthony Richardson behind center.
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