Leonard Fournette, a former NFL running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers and current free agent, avoided serious injury Tuesday when his SUV caught fire while driving it.
The former top five draft pick posted a video to Instagram that included the charred luxury SUV on the side of a highway. There was no mention of what caused the fire, but the scene was something out of a movie.
Leonard Fournette's car caught fire while he was driving on the highway today, but he was able to escape uninjured ?
"I am still blessed"
Fournette after the incident
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"Man, it was one of those days today, but I would like to thank God, my car caught on fire while I was driving, But I'm still blessed," Fournette posted.
The Buccaneers released the 28-year-old in March, which he said was at his request. He had signed a three-year deal worth $21 million with an additional $3 million from incentives. Fournette cited Brady's retirement as a factor in his decision.
In 2022, Fournette rushed for 668 yards and caught 73 passes for 523 yards in 16 games. He had six touchdowns.
