New England Patriots are bringing veteran RB Leonard Fournette in for a workout today

The Patriots are bringing veteran running back Leonard Fournette for a workout today, according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero. Fournette showed interest in joining the Patriots last season until Tom Brady coaxed him to return to Tampa.

Fournette recorded 1,191 yards from scrimmage with six total touchdowns with the Buccaneers last year. But the Bucs’ ground game was poor throughout the season, with Fournette recording just 668 yards rushing, averaging 3.5 yards per carry. In 2021, Fournette averaged 4.5 yards per carry.

The No. 4 overall pick of the 2017 draft, Fournette spent his first three seasons with the Jaguars.

The Bucs released Fournette in March.

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