Seahawks may be exploring options on trade for Leonard Fournette

 

Jaguars have had trade discussions with other teams regarding RB Leonard Fournette, league sources tell ESPN. Fournette is due $4.16 million in base salary in 2020. It's a situation that bears watching as this week's draft approaches.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 18, 2020

The Seattle Seahawks have possibly emerged as trade contenders for Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette along with a few other NFL teams.

ESPN reporter Adam Schefter tweeted the news on Saturday afternoon.

The News Tribune’s Gregg Bell took to his own Twitter account to report that the Seahawks may be looking at their options regarding Fournette.

And now comes news Jacksonville is shopping trade offers for Leonard Fournette. Yes, expect #Seahawks are in on exploring what option that may (or may not) be.

Would really be surprised if SEA hasn't added a running back by this time (end of the draft) next week https://t.co/iupHuIyZ5T

— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) April 18, 2020

The concept of Seattle trading for a running back may be baffling to some because Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny can both be strong offensive weapons. However, they are both entering 2020 coming off season-ending injuries. It would not be out of the question for the Seahawks to at least think about acquiring Fournette.