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Buccaneers reportedly plan to release RB Leonard Fournette on March 15

NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arizona Cardinals Dec 25, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports - 19692308

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers reportedly plan to move on from veteran running back Leonard Fournette, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The 28-year-old rusher spent the past three seasons with the Buccaneers after he played his first three years with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The decision to release Fournette before June 1 will save the Buccaneers around $3.47 million but incur a dead cap of $5 million, per Over the Cap. The move also paves the way for second-year running back Rachaad White to take on a larger offensive role in 2023.

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