Star Running Backs Car Catches on Fire While Driving

Dec 25, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Regarding his escape from a vehicle engulfed in flames, NFL running back Leonard Fournette is grateful.

The free agent posted on Instagram Tuesday that his SUV caught fire while he was driving it on the highway, but he was able to make it out in time.

“Man it was one of those days today, but I would like thank God, my car caught on fire while I was driving, But I’am still blessed,” Fournette wrote in the caption.

A video of the fiery scene shows the front end of the car burnt to a crisp on the side of the highway. The windshield is mostly smashed out.

It’s unclear where he was or what caused the car to combust.

Fournette, 28, spent the last three seasons with the Tampa Bay Bucs after he played running back for the Jaguars in his first three years. He was released by the Bucs earlier this offseason, and has not yet found a home for the 2023-24 season.

The veteran told the Tampa Bay Times that it was at his request and that there was “no bad blood” between him and the franchise.