NFL: Jaguars decline Fournette's 5th-year option, sign veteran RB Chris Thompson

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) stands for the national anthem before a game against the Tennessee Titans at TIAA Bank Field on Sept. 19, 2019 in Jacksonville. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/TNS)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) stands for the national anthem before a game against the Tennessee Titans at TIAA Bank Field on Sept. 19, 2019 in Jacksonville. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/TNS)

JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars have declined to pick up the fifth-year option in running back Leonard Fournette’s rookie contract.

The decision Friday was no surprise because the team tried to…