New England Patriots Working Out Notable Running Back

TAMPA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 14: Leonard Fournette #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals during a preseason game at Raymond James Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

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The New England Patriots are holding a workout for veteran running back Leonard Fournette on Wednesday, per NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero.

Fournette was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back in February and has been a free agent ever since.

Veteran RB Leonard Fournette is working out today for the #Patriots, per sources.

Lombardi Lenny won a Super Bowl with Tom Brady in Tampa. Now Brady’s old team is taking a look. pic.twitter.com/NoODT948cq

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 19, 2023

The Patriots are heading into their 2023 season with an up-and-coming Rhamondre Stevenson as their No. 1 back. Reserve options include Pierre Strong, Ty Montgomery, Kevin Harris and J.J. Taylor.

Fournette would certainly fortify this running back room. This past season, the 28-year-old ball carrier recorded 1,191 yards from scrimmage and six total touchdowns.

Fournette won a Super Bowl with Tom Brady in Tampa Bay. And now, Brady’s former team is making a possible play for the veteran running back.

New England will kickoff its training camp practices on July 26. Stay tuned for updates on Fournette’s free-agent visit with the Patriots.