Why did the Buccaneers make this decision for Leonard Fournette?

The Buccaneers had bad news following them ahead

The Buccaneers had to go without their leading player Leonard Fournette ahead of the game

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Leonard Fournette has had been suffering from a hip injury

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Leonard has been limited in practice this week

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Leonard has been declared questionable for this week

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Leonard was excited about the last game against the seahawks

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Up Till now, Leonard has covered 462 yards and three touchdown

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Meanwhile Giovani Bernard is returning from Injured Reserve this weekend

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The sports world was shocked by Mascot's huge fight

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