The Buffalo Bills have made a significant move to strengthen their running back room by signing former Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back, Leonard Fournette, to their practice squad. This news has been confirmed by CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones.

Fournette had previously visited the Bills earlier in the season but had not signed with them at that time. The running back has been a free agent throughout this season, following his stint with the Buccaneers where he averaged just 3.5 yards per carry.

This signing comes in the wake of running back Damien Harris suffering a concussion a couple of weeks ago. Since then, the Bills have been relying on James Cook and Latavius Murray to carry the load in the backfield. Cook has been performing well, averaging 4.8 yards per carry and showing improvement as both a runner and receiver this season, according to Pro-Football-Reference.com. On the other hand, Murray has struggled, averaging only 3.6 yards per carry and has seen a decline in his success rate, hitting a low of 45% which is his worst mark since 2018.

The addition of Fournette to the practice squad brings depth and experience to the Bills' running back corps. Over the course of his career, Fournette has spent three seasons each with the Jaguars and the Buccaneers. While his production dipped last year, the Bills are hoping that Fournette can regain his form and contribute to their offensive scheme.

With the Bills currently vying for a playoff spot, this move to bolster their backfield highlights their commitment to fielding a strong and balanced offense. Fournette's physical running style and versatility as a pass-catcher could provide an additional dimension to Buffalo's ground game. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how the Bills utilize Fournette's talents and if he can make a significant impact on the team's playoff push.

In conclusion, the Buffalo Bills have signed Leonard Fournette to their practice squad, addressing the need for more depth in the running back position. Fournette's addition brings hope for a stronger rushing attack and increased offensive versatility as the Bills aim to secure a playoff berth.