With Leonard Fournette as the clear-cut lead back, it was only a matter of time before the Jacksonville Jaguars cut ties with veteran running back Chris Ivory, and that time came Friday as the Jacksonville Jaguars announced they released Chris Ivory as part of a series of roster moves. 

Ivory signed a five-year, $32 million contract with the Jaguars prior to the 2016 season. That deal included a $5 million signing bonus and $10 million in guarantees, giving the Jaguars an out right now with only $3 million in dead money on their books. By releasing him, the Jags save close to $4 million on their books for the 2018 season. 

After they drafted Fournette with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2017 draft, Ivory's time with the team was sure to come to an end fairly soon. Fournette is the team's clear lead ball-carrier, and the team also has T.J. Yeldon still on his rookie deal. There's really no need to carry a nearly $7 million cap hit for a veteran back that was inactive for the last two regular-season games in 2017. 

Ivory averaged just 3.6 yards per carry during his two seasons with Jacksonville and will turn 30 yards old next month. If there is a market for his services this offseason, it is likely to be a limited one.