Leonard Fournette Reportedly Out Through Week 9 with Hamstring Injury

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette will likely need more time to recover from his hamstring injury. 

Per ESPN.com's Adam Schefter, Fournette isn't expected to play until the Jaguars return from their bye after Week 9.  

Fournette's season has never really gotten started because of his ongoing hamstring issues. The former LSU star has appeared in two games—in Week 1 against the New York Giants and Week 4 against the New York Jets—but hasn't finished either one. 

"It's probably going back to when he first hurt it," Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone told reporters about his star running back after Week 4. "I don't know how long it will be. We'll take it day-by-day. ... There's a thing that is pulling at it."

Jacksonville has already lost Corey Grant for the season due to a Lisfranc injury suffered in Week 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs. The defending AFC South champions did add reinforcements to their backfield by acquiring Carlos Hyde from the Cleveland Browns on Friday. 

Fournette has just 71 rushing yards on 20 carries this season. He had an impressive rookie campaign in 2017 with 1,040 yards and nine touchdowns in 13 games. 

If Fournette returns after the Jaguars' bye week, he will be in the lineup in Week 10 against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Nov. 11.