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Leonard Fournette did not please his coaches at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the mandatory minicamp. Six weeks ago, when the camp started, he showed up heavier than before, which frustrated his coaches. After signing a three-year extension contract with the Bucs, he skipped the voluntary OTAs.

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In addition, he has been widely criticized for his weight since the minicamp’s conclusion. But this time, Fournette put on his comedian cap and hits out at all the trolls in a hilarious fashion. After all, self-deprecating humor is the hallmark of a secure person. It seems like Leonard Fournette is making sure his critics know it.

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The Buccaneers‘ RB is sweating it out in the offseason with his workout. He posted a clip on Twitter showcasing his hard work to lose some extra pounds and be in shape for the upcoming season. The Twitter post said, “Work on yourself and vibe alone for a moment. Every season doesn’t need company.”

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Fans never miss out on an opportunity to troll players on Twitter. Especially after Leonard was being severely criticized for being overweight, although he jokingly poked at the criticism, fans couldn’t contain their trolling fingers on the keyboard.

Fan reactions to the hilarious tweet by Leonard Fournette poking at his overweight criticism

In an attempt to ease the discussion around his weight, Fournette posted a hilarious tweet of himself. In this tweet, his face appears to be morphed into a different body highlighting the concerns about his weight at the minicamp.

A Twitter account called him out for taking their original content. However, it mocked him even more than he could have anticipated.

A fan reacted sarcastically, shedding light on his concerns about the Bucs’ RB’s weight.

Another fan reacted hilariously to guess whose body is Fournette’s face on.

How can the cupcake analogy stay away? A fan joked about Leonard wanting a cupcake while reacting to the picture.

One fan posted a picture of Eddie Lacy that reminded him of Fournette.

Support for the RB also poured in, but in a hilarious way.

At last, a fan points out how hilarious Fournette’s tweet is for those who know the picture’s context.

As the season is approaching, Leonard is working hard to get back in shape and prove his critics wrong. He would hope to make a significant impact in the games he gets to play and help the Buccaneers secure another ring.

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