When the Buccaneers selected running back Ronald Jones II in the second round of the 2018 draft, Jones was projected to provide a major boost to a struggling Tampa Bay backfield. The 24-year-old USC product showed at times he can carry the load and even contributed in a major way during the Bucs Super Bowl run two seasons ago.
But injuries limited his playing time and with the organization re-signing Leonard Fournette to a three-year contract — as he clearly became the featured back — Jones’ days were numbered and chances of him returning were slim.