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Fantasy Player Profile Devonta Freeman

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  • Serviceable addition to offense

    Freeman (ribs) had 133 carries for 576 yards and five touchdowns over 16 games with the Ravens in 2021. He added 34 receptions for 190 yards and a touchdown on 42 targets.

    Analysis: Baltimore's backfield attrition late in training camp led to the Ravens inking Freeman to the practice squad shortly before the season, and he ultimately got promoted to the active roster. Injuries to both J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards left Baltimore light on experienced options, but Freeman proved to be a shrewd pickup. He averaged 4.3 yards per carry and was effective as a pass catcher, but he struggled to pick up yardage after contact as Freeman ranked in the ninth percentile in that…read more

    Published: Fri, Jan 14 at 8:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Suffers rib injury

    Freeman was forced out of Sunday's game against the Steelers with a rib injury.

    Analysis: Prior to his exit from the contest, Freeman carried five times for 21 yards and caught two targets for six yards. In his absence, Latavius Murray will head the Ravens' Week 18 rushing attack, with Ty'Son Williams on hand in reserve.

    Published: Sun, Jan 9 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Effective rushing output

    Freeman ran for 76 yards on 14 carries and brought in his sole target for one yard against the Rams on Sunday.

    Analysis: Meanwhile, backfield mate Latavius Murray saw 11 carries for 31 yards. Freeman has been effective in most games during the 2021 season and should close out the year as the Ravens' lead running back, but his workload is likely capped due to the presence of Murray and the customary rushing workload of Baltimore's quarterback, whether Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley or Josh Johnson. With that said, Freeman gets a favorable on-paper matchup against Pittsburgh in Week 18.

    Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 2:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores TD despite limited touches

    Freeman notched six carries for 17 yards and one touchdown and two catches (on two targets) for three yards during Sunday's 41-21 loss at Cincinnati.

    Analysis: Freeman's six-game streak with double-digit carries came to an end last Sunday in Green Bay, and he now has combined for 15 touches over the last two games, when Tyler Huntley (COVID-19) and then Josh Johnson were forced to throw 40 times apiece. Abandoning the run was more reasonable this Sunday considering the Ravens entered halftime facing a 31-14 deficit. Freeman at least made the most of his limited looks with an end-zone visit in the second quarter. Baltimore will look to get Lamar…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 26 at 3:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Just seven touches

    Freeman rushed six times for 22 yards and caught his only target for two yards in Sunday's 31-30 loss to the Packers.

    Analysis: Freeman didn't get much going after entering the contest riding a decent stretch of recent play. In contrast, he saw fellow tailback Latavius Murray top him in carries, rushing seven times for 48 yards. Leading them both, though, was fill-in quarterback Tyler Huntley, who carried 13 times for 73 yards and two touchdowns. Whether usual signal-caller Lamar Jackson (ankle) returns in Week 16 versus the Bengals or not, Freeman will hope he can rebound from Sunday's performance to ensure Murray…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 19 at 6:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs 18 touches in narrow loss

    Freeman rushed 13 times for 64 yards and caught all five of his targets for eight more yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Browns.

    Analysis: The Ravens lost star quarterback Lamar Jackson (ankle) early in this contest, so the rest of the squad had to rally behind backup Tyler Huntley. Freeman produced his second-highest rushing total this season, but he had a potential touchdown vultured by backup Latavius Murray (one carry, one yard and a touchdown). The 29-year-old has experienced a bit of a career renaissance in Baltimore, averaging 55.1 rushing yards and 19.8 receiving yards with three total touchdowns in the six games since…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 12 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies 97 yards from scrimmage

    Freeman took 14 carries for 52 yards and one touchdown and recorded five catches (on eight targets) for 45 yards during Sunday's 20-19 defeat at Pittsburgh.

    Analysis: Since the Ravens' Week 8 bye, Freeman has tallied double-digit rushes in five consecutive contests, averaging 13.8 for 53.4 yards per game. During that same span, all other Baltimore backs averaged 7.2 carries per game. Clearly, Freeman is getting the overwhelming share of RB work, and he supplemented his production on the ground with a season-high receiving mark. He'll look to keep it up next Sunday during a road matchup with the Browns.

    Published: Sun, Dec 5 at 6:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads RBs in touches

    Freeman had 16 carries for 52 yards and caught his lone target for eight yards in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Browns.

    Analysis: Freeman continues to start for the Ravens, finishing with a 16 to eight carry advantage over backup Latavius Murray. The veteran tailback didn't finish as Baltimore's leading rusher, however, which shouldn't come as a surprise since he plays on a team with Lamar Jackson as its starting quarterback. Freeman remains the back to roster in Baltimore, but he is a bit touchdown dependent after averaging well under four yards per carry over his last three contests. Next week's opponent provides a…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 28 at 10:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains lead back Sunday

    Freeman rushed 16 times for 49 yards and a touchdown and corralled all six of his targets for 31 yards in the Ravens' 16-13 win over the Bears on Sunday.

    Analysis: Freeman outpaced the returning Latavius Murray (ankle) by six carries and also recorded a season-high reception total. The veteran back's three-yard touchdown run with 22 seconds remaining also sealed the comeback win for the Ravens, and given his overall production Sunday, Freeman projects to remain atop the depth chart during a Week 12 divisional home matchup versus the Browns.

    Published: Sun, Nov 21 at 3:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could work ahead of Murray

    Freeman lined up as the Ravens' starting running back during warmups ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Baltimore hasn't officially announced Freeman as its starter, but he looks as though he'll get the first snap out of the backfield over Latavius Murray, who had been starting before missing the previous three contests with an ankle sprain. Though Murray is active for Sunday's contest, he was averaging a pedestrian 3.6 yards per carry prior to suffering the injury, so Baltimore may not be incentivized to move him back into a lead role out of the backfield. Freeman was more productive (4.7 yards…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 21 at 9:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Subdued in upset loss

    Freeman rushed 10 times for 35 yards and secured three of four targets for 23 yards in the Ravens' 22-10 loss to the Dolphins on Thursday night.

    Analysis: While the score remained very close throughout most of the contest, Freeman had only a modest degree of opportunity on the ground and found running room hard to come by overall. The fact Lamar Jackson also had 52 total touches helped limit Freeman's role, although it was encouraging that he recorded multiple receptions for the third straight contest. Freeman's next opportunity to jump back into a more voluminous workload will come a week from Sunday in a Week 11 road matchup against the Bears,…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 12 at 4:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Team-high rushing yardage in win

    Freeman rushed 13 times for 79 yards and brought in two of three targets for four yards and a touchdown in the Ravens' 34-31 overtime win over the Vikings on Sunday.

    Analysis: The veteran back teamed up with Le'Veon Bell to form an efficient and effective backfield duo in the hard-fought comeback win. Freeman's 6.1 yards per carry was a season-best figure, and both his rushing attempts and rushing yardage were new high-water marks as well. Freeman's five-yard scoring grab with 19 seconds remaining in the first half also extended his touchdown streak to three games, giving the 29-year-old some intriguing fantasy value heading into a Thursday night Week 10 road matchup…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 3:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Appears set to lead backfield

    Freeman took first-team reps during pregame warmups and is expected to serve as the Ravens' lead back Sunday against the Vikings, Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

    Analysis: With Latavius Murray (ankle) inactive for the second game in a row, Freeman is poised to pick up a start, just as he did prior to the Ravens' Week 8 bye. In Baltimore's blowout loss to the Bengals in Week 7, Freeman played just 39 percent of the Ravens' offensive snaps and earned just seven touches (four carries, three receptions), but a one-yard touchdown was enough to make him a useful option for those that included in him in fantasy lineups. Reserve running backs Ty'Son Williams and Le'Veon…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 9:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • TD salvages low-volume outing

    Freeman rushed four times for 14 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 41-17 loss to the Bengals.

    Analysis: Freeman's one-yard touchdown run tied the score at 10-10 just after the two-minute warning in the first half. With Latavius Murray (ankle) inactive, Freeman split carries with Ty'Son Williams (34 yards on four touches) and the ineffective Le'Veon Bell (four yards on six touches), but quarterback Lamar Jackson comfortably led the Ravens rushing attack with 12 carries for 88 yards. Freeman should continue to work as part of Baltimore's running back committee after the team's Week 8 bye.

    Published: Sun, Oct 24 at 1:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Projected Week 7 starter

    Freeman is expected to serve as the Ravens' starting running back Sunday against the Bengals after Latavius Murray (ankle) was ruled out for the Week 7 contest, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Freeman is poised to become the third different starting running back this season for the snakebitten Baltimore backfield, following Murray and Ty'Son Williams, the latter of whom has since tumbled down the depth chart. After Murray exited in the third quarter of last week's win over the Chargers, Freeman stepped up to produce 53 yards and a touchdown on nine carries, though he couldn't corral either of his targets. Le'Veon Bell also saw a decent amount of involvement, as he played 21 snaps in…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 22 at 4:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leading rusher with Murray hurt

    Freeman rushed nine times for 53 yards and a touchdown but failed to catch either of his targets in Sunday's 34-6 win over the Chargers.

    Analysis: Freeman led the Ravens in rushing yards, topping Lamar Jackson by two. All three of Freeman, Le'Veon Bell and Latavius Murray got into the end zone, but Murray was later forced out of the game due to an ankle injury. If Murray can't go against the Bengals next week, Freeman -- whose touchdown came from nine yards out in the fourth quarter -- would likely split the backfield workload with Bell, though rookie Ty'Son Williams could also rejoin the mix.

    Published: Sun, Oct 17 at 2:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet in limited role

    Freeman had one carry for one yard and caught three of four targets for 34 yards in Monday's 31-25 win over the Colts.

    Analysis: Freeman continues to be a non-factor in the Ravens running game, but he saw some involvement in the passing game for the first time this season. Latavius Murray still looks like Option 1A in the Ravens' backfield committee, with Freeman and Ty'Son Williams mixing in behind him. Even if Freeman eventually supplants Murray on the depth chart, Lamar Jackson's involvement as a runner in the red zone will limit any of the running backs' chances of logging high-value touches.

    Published: Wed, Oct 13 at 3:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Playing time on downswing

    Freeman had a four-yard carry Sunday against the Broncos.

    Analysis: Baltimore made Ty'Son Williams a healthy scratch Sunday, but that didn't lead to an increased role for Freeman, as Le'Veon Bell saw more playing time after being elevated from the practice squad. Freeman has seen his snap counts drop from 10 to eight to six in his three active games with the Ravens. It does not appear that Freeman will be ticketed for more than a reserve role in the Baltimore backfield at this stage.

    Published: Mon, Oct 4 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could be healthy scratch

    Freeman could be a healthy scratch ahead of Sunday's contest against the Broncos after the team called up Le'Veon Bell from the practice squad, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: It's unlikely the Ravens choose to have four running backs active so Freeman, who largely represents the same skills as a pass catcher and runner as Bell, seems like the obvious choice to sit out especially after playing just nine offensive snaps in Week 3. It's worth pointing out Ty'Son Williams, who struggled mightily in Sunday's win against the Lions, could also be a candidate for the de-facto demotion, especially considering the less-than-complimentary quotes from offensive coordinator Greg…read more

    Published: Sat, Oct 2 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Minimal role against Detroit

    Freeman had three carries for eight yards on nine offensive snaps Sunday against the Lions.

    Analysis: Tracking Freeman's role was important this week as this was his second game with his new club. The Ravens still stuck with Ty'Son Williams and Latavius Murray as their primary ballcarriers, despite Freeman being somewhat acclimated in the offense. Freeman drew fewer snaps than he did in his debut and was bottled up to 2.7 YPC. Look for Freeman to continue on in a minimal role provided Williams and Murray are healthy. The Ravens take on the Broncos in Week 4.

    Published: Mon, Sep 27 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Big gain in Baltimore debut

    Freeman had two carries for 29 yards Sunday against Kansas City.

    Analysis: The highlight of Freeman's Baltimore debut was a 31-yard rush in which he broke into the open field for a big gain. He had one other carry on the night -- a two-yard loss -- while Baltimore mostly leaned on Lamar Jackson, Ty'Son Williams and Latavius Murray in the backfield. Freeman could become more involved as he gets acclimated to the offense, but he will remain in the third spot on the depth chart for the time being.

    Published: Tue, Sep 21 at 10:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Bumped up to Baltimore roster

    The Ravens plan to sign Freeman off their practice squad Thursday, the running back's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told Adam Schefter of ESPN.

    Analysis: Despite being a member of Baltimore's practice squad for less than a week, Freeman will get added to the 53-man active roster ahead of Le'Veon Bell, who joined the practice squad three days prior to Freeman. A two-time Pro Bowl selection with the Falcons, the 29-year-old Freeman has been trending down since being limited to two games in 2018 due to groin surgery. He averaged a career-low 3.2 yards per carry in five games with the Giants in 2020 and couldn't win a depth role with the Saints…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 16 at 6:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not promoted to active roster

    Freeman wasn't promoted to the Ravens' active roster in advance of Monday night's game against the Raiders, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Nor was was Le'Veon Bell, meaning that Ty'Son Williams, Latavius Murray and Trenton Cannon will handle the team's Week 1 backfield duties. How the trio fares Monday night likely will dictate whether either Freeman and/or Bell gain a promotion for this coming Sunday's contest against Kansas City.

    Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to Baltimore's practice squad

    Freeman has been added to the Ravens' practice squad.

    Analysis: With J.K. Dobbins (knee), Gus Edwards (knee) and Justice Hill (Achilles) all having suffered season-ending injuries, the Ravens have quickly been adding depth to bolster a backfield that now rosters Ty'Son Williams, Latavius Murray and Trenton Cannon, with Freeman and/or Le'Veon Bell candidates to be elevated from the team's practice squad in advance of Week 1 action. Given the timing of all the running back personnel turnover, Williams figures to handle a key role Monday night against the…read more

    Published: Fri, Sep 10 at 9:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to join Ravens' practice squad

    The Ravens plan to add Freeman to their practice squad, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: This news comes in the wake of Gus Edwards suffering a potential season-ending knee injury in Thursday's practice. In the wake of Baltimore's latest major backfield injury, Ty'Son Williams profiles as the team's top healthy rushing option, with Trenton Cannon also on hand and veteran Le'Veon Bell a candidate to be summoned from the team's practice squad, which also reportedly is the expected outcome for Freeman.

    Published: Thu, Sep 9 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Works out for Ravens

    Freeman was one of three running backs who worked out for the Ravens on Monday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The same applies to Le'Veon Bell and Elijah Holyfield, which makes sense in the wake of a report that Justice Hill has suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. For now, Gus Edwards and Ty'Son Williams are Baltimore's top healthy running backs, but adding depth at the position is apparently in the cards in short order. If Freeman ends up signing with the team, he'd be in a position to earn complementary work behind Edwards once he's familiar with the team's offense.

    Published: Mon, Sep 6 at 2:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Released by Saints

    Freeman was released by the Saints on Tuesday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Freeman signed in late July and never had much shot at a roster spot without an injury occurring in front of him. The bigger question in New Orleans is how things shake out between Latavius Murray and Tony Jones, who are both competing for backup work behind Alvin Kamara. There have been rumors Murray will be released, but the Saints could also just keep both him and Jones. Meanwhile, Freeman could attract interest from a desperate team at some point this season, but it's also possible he's…read more

    Published: Tue, Aug 31 at 7:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Totals 32 yards

    Freeman rushed seven times for 18 yards while catching both of his targets for 14 yards during Monday's 23-21 preseason victory over Jacksonville.

    Analysis: After totaling 10 yards on nine touches in the preseason opener, Freeman found more success Monday, but the 29-year-old still hasn't shown much to get excited about. Meanwhile, second-year running back Tony Jones has rushed for 106 yards on 12 carries while catching six of eight targets for 42 receiving yards through two preseason games. It's possible the Saints could carry four running backs into the regular season, but Freeman seems far from a lock to make the final roster.

    Published: Tue, Aug 24 at 8:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Signed by Saints

    Freeman signed a contract with the Saints on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Freeman came in for a visit Saturday and the Saints were evidently impressed with what they saw, as they wasted little time in getting the veteran running back signed. If Freeman sticks with the Saints, they'll likely use him in tandem with Latavius Murray to spell superstar starter Alvin Kamara.

    Published: Sat, Jul 31 at 2:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Joining Bills' practice squad

    Freeman (ankle) is signing with the Buffalo practice squad, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: With Zack Moss (ankle) out for the rest of the playoffs, Buffalo has only T.J. Yeldon and 32-year-old Taiwan Jones as backfield options behind Devin Singletary on the active roster. This signing suggests Freeman has recovered from the ankle injury that prevented him from playing for the Giants after Week 7, though he won't necessarily be promoted to the active roster during Buffalo's playoff run. Yeldon is still the best bet to work behind Singletary this Saturday against the Ravens.

    Published: Tue, Jan 12 at 6:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Parts ways with Giants

    The Giants cut Freeman (ankle) from injured reserve Thursday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The Giants signed Freeman to replace Saquon Barkley (torn ACL) back in September, and he appeared in five games (four starts) with the team before landing on IR due to an ankle issue and paving the way for Wayne Gallman to claim the top role. In his five appearances, Freeman carried the ball 54 times for 172 yards (3.2 YPC) and a touchdown while also catching seven of 10 targets for 58 yards. Once he's fully healthy, the 28-year-old veteran will be free to search for a chance elsewhere in the…read more

    Published: Thu, Jan 7 at 3:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Looks comfortable in practice

    Freeman (ankle) looked good at Friday's practice and appears close to a return, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The Giants designated Freeman to return from injured reserve earlier Friday, so he could have an outside chance at being activated ahead of Sunday's game against Cleveland. Whether Freeman rejoins the active roster this week or ahead of either of the Giants' final two games of the regular season, the 28-year-old may have to settle for a smaller role than he enjoyed prior to suffering the ankle injury. Wayne Gallman has done solid work as the Giants' lead back for the past month and a half and…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 18 at 10:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returning to practice

    The Giants designated Freeman (ankle) to return from injured reserve Friday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: The 28-year-old was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday and has now been cleared to return to the practice field a day later. One day of practice likely won't be enough for Freeman to gain clearance for Sunday's game against the Browns, but he could still be activated ahead of the final two games of the season.

    Published: Fri, Dec 18 at 8:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • Comes off COVID-19 list

    The Giants reinstated Freeman (ankle) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

    Analysis: Though Freeman has cleared all COVID-19-related protocols, he remains on injured reserve and has yet to be designated for a return. Until that happens, Freeman won't be able to practice with the team, and given the time he's already missed with the ankle injury, it appears safe to rule him out for a return Sunday against the Browns. Instead, Freeman will likely attempt to increase his activity over the next several days with the hope of making it back to action for either of the Giants' final…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 17 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Working on side at practice

    Freeman (ankle) worked out on the side with a trainer during Wednesday's practice, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Freeman looks like he'll be reinstated from the reserve/COVID-19 list in the near future, given that he's returned to the team's facility. That said, he's still on injured reserve, and the Giants would have to designated him for a return before he can even resume practicing with the team. Wayne Gallman has provided New York's running game with a much-needed spark in recent weeks, so Freeman (3.2 yards per carry in five games) is far from a lock to reclaim the No. 1 gig even if he rejoins the…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 16 at 2:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on COVID-19 list

    Freeman (ankle/hamstring) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Freeman either tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with an infected person. The veteran running back will need to clear the league's COVID-19 protocols before returning to the Giants' facilities. Freeman was already on injured reserve with ankle and hamstring injuries, so it remains unclear when he'll be ready to return to the lineup. Wayne Gallman will keep leading the backfield while Dion Lewis and Alfred Morris rotate in.

    Published: Sat, Dec 5 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Headed for IR

    The Giants are placing Freeman (ankle) on injured reserve, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

    Analysis: Freeman can now be ruled out for Weeks 10 and 12, sandwiched around the Giants' bye. He'd been hoping to return for Sunday's game against the Eagles before he aggravated his ankle injury during practice Thursday. Wayne Gallman is now set up for at least two more games in the lead role, with Alfred Morris and Dion Lewis also likely to get some touches. The earliest possible date for Freeman to return is Dec. 6 at Seattle (Week 13).

    Published: Fri, Nov 13 at 11:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Out for Sunday

    Freeman (ankle/hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official website reports.

    Analysis: Freeman returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant but then aggravated his ankle injury during Thursday's session. It's possible he'll be ready after a Week 11 bye, but for now he'll be out at least one more game. Wayne Gallman figures to lead the Giants backfield, with Alfred Morris and Dion Lewis also mixing in.

    Published: Fri, Nov 13 at 11:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Aggravates ankle injury

    Freeman was unable to finish Thursday's practice due to a "minor" aggravation of his ankle injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Freeman was listed as 'limited' on Thursday's injury report, but seeing that he was forced off the field early due to an aggravation of the injury that's caused him to miss back-to-back games doesn't bode well. Rapoport notes that Freeman still hopes to return against the Eagles on Sunday, but it's reasonable to suspsect that his chances of playing could come down to how well he holds up during Friday's session. Wayne Gallman and Dion Lewis remain on hand, and Alfred Morris could also bump up…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 12 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially limited Thursday

    Freeman (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Thursday's session began with an ominous tone when Freeman was seen leaving the field with a member of the Giants' training staff, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com. Freeman has missed back-to-back games due to an ankle injury and may be in store for another DNP considering Thursday's development. If he takes a seat Sunday against the Eagles, the Giants backfield will be the domain of Wayne Gallman, Dion Lewis and likely Alfred Morris.

    Published: Thu, Nov 12 at 12:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves Thursday's practice

    Freeman, who's been dealing with an ankle issue, left the field with a trainer during Thursday's practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Freeman logged a limited practice session Wednesday, so we'll have to see how the Giants list him Thursday and if this news is indicative of the running back having suffered a setback. If Freeman is unable to go Sunday against the Eagles, Wayne Gallman, Dion Lewis and Alfred Morris would presumably be the team's Week 10 backfield options.

    Published: Thu, Nov 12 at 10:13am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited again Wednesday

    Freeman (ankle) was limited at Wednesday's walk-through practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Despite wrapping up last week with back-to-back limited practices, Freeman was ruled out for this past Sunday's game in Washington. As a result, getting in some activity Wednesday isn't necessarily a sign that a return to action is nigh. In any case, Freeman's status bears watching in the coming days to see if he has a chance to suit up this weekend against the Eagles. If he misses a third straight contest, though, the Giants are poised to roll with Wayne Gallman, Dion Lewis and Alfred Morris…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 11 at 11:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Out another week

    Freeman (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Washington, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

    Analysis: With Freeman sidelined for a second straight game, the Giants are left with Wayne Gallman and Dion Lewis on the active roster and Alfred Morris on the practice squad. Gallman led the group in carries (12) and snap share (43 percent) during Monday's loss to Tampa Bay, but Morris and Lewis also had offensive roles. Freeman's return to limited practice participation Thursday suggests he has a shot to return for Week 10 against the Eagles.

    Published: Fri, Nov 6 at 11:02am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in return to practice

    Freeman (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Freeman's activity level was forecast after he took part in individual drills, per Dan Duggan of The Athletic. It remains to be seen if Freeman will be able to get all the way back in time for Sunday's game at Washington, but if he doesn't the Giants will lean on Wayne Gallman, Dion Lewis and practice squad member Alfred Morris out of the backfield.

    Published: Thu, Nov 5 at 11:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Still not practicing

    Freeman (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Freeman hasn't practiced since suffering an ankle injury Week 7 at Philadelphia, but he still has two chances to prove his health in advance of Sunday's matchup with Washington. If he's unable to get all the way back, he'll yield his workload to a combination of Wayne Gallman, Dion Lewis and practice squad member Alfred Morris.

    Published: Wed, Nov 4 at 12:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out

    Freeman (ankle) will not play in Monday's matchup with the Buccaneers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' digital media team reports.

    Analysis: Freeman was unable to practice all week, but the team was still holding out hope he would be able to suit up Sunday. However, the Giants have ultimately opted to err on the side of caution. As a result of the veteran back's absence, look for Wayne Gallman to get the start in the backfield, while Dion Lewis should also see some work.

    Published: Sat, Oct 31 at 11:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • Status still in question

    Freeman (ankle) "has a chance to play" according to coach Joe Judge, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

    Analysis: We'll know more following the release of the team's final practice report later in the day, but for now this seems optimistic given the veteran running back has yet to practice all week. If Freeman can't suit up for the Monday night contest against the Buccaneers, expect Wayne Gallman and Dion Lewis to shoulder the offensive burden.

    Published: Sat, Oct 31 at 8:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Friday

    Freeman (ankle) missed Friday's practice and doesn't appear likely to play in Monday's game against Tampa Bay, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

    Analysis: Freeman got some extra time to recover after he was injured in a Thursday game, but it appears the three additional days won't be enough to allow for a recovery. Wayne Gallman is expected to serve as the Giants' lead ball carrier, though it can't be taken as a certainty unless the team officially rules Freeman out. The final injury report will be released at some point Saturday.

    Published: Fri, Oct 30 at 12:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held out of practice Thursday

    Freeman (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

    Analysis: Freeman tweaked his ankle last Thursday at Philadelphia, which didn't allow him to return to the game and also is keeping him sidelined to begin Week 8 prep. Instead, he worked out on the side Thursday, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. Fortunately for the seven-year pro, Freeman has a pair of opportunities to get back on the field in advance of Monday's game versus the Buccaneers. That said, if Freeman is limited or absent, he'll yield RB reps to Wayne Gallman and Dion Lewis.

    Published: Thu, Oct 29 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Works off to side

    Freeman (ankle) was spotted working off to the side Thursday, suggesting that he'll be a non-participant in the Giants' first official Week 8 practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Even with the benefit of a lengthier turnaround between games with the Giants hosting the Buccaneers on Monday this week following a Thursday night game against the Eagles in Week 7, Freeman doesn't appear to have made much progress in his recovery from the ankle injury he sustained in the loss to Philadelphia. The fact that he was at least working out to the side Thursday suggests his injury isn't significant, but Freeman will have to get some reps with the main group Friday or Saturday to…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 29 at 11:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Non-participant in practice

    Freeman (ankle) was spotted working out on a side field during the Giants' practice session Tuesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: After losing last Thursday to the Eagles in Week 7, the Giants are beginning their Week 8 prep Tuesday due to the longer turnaround between games. Since the Giants won't play again until Monday versus Tampa Bay, the team will release its first Week 8 injury report Thursday, at which point it will be known where Freeman stands in his recovery from the ankle injury he picked up against Philadelphia. If Freeman is unable to get healthy in time for the matchup with the Buccaneers, Wayne Gallman…read more

    Published: Tue, Oct 27 at 9:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't return after ankle tweak

    Freeman didn't return to Thursday's 22-21 loss to the Eagles after exiting in the third quarter with an ankle injury, Tom Canavan of the Associated Press reports.

    Analysis: Before departing, Freeman played only 12 snaps, carrying three times for eight yards while failing to haul in his lone target. Wayne Gallman stepped in after Freeman's early exit and was New York's most productive back on the night, finishing with 34 yards and a score on 10 carries to go with five receptions for 20 yards on five targets. The Giants won't hold a formal practice again until next Thursday, at which time more information on the severity of Freeman's injury will become available.…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 23 at 9:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves field with ankle injury

    Freeman (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday's contest against the Eagles, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reports.

    Analysis: Freeman exited Thursday's contest late in the third quarter. He only had three carries for eight yards prior to leaving the field, in addition to one target (which he failed to secure). Wayne Gallman and Dion Lewis will handle the Giants' backfield work as long as Freeman remains sidelined.

    Published: Thu, Oct 22 at 7:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Heavy rushing workload in win

    Freeman rushed 18 times for 61 yards and brought in one of two targets for minus-4 yards in the Giants' 20-19 win over the Washington Football Team on Sunday.

    Analysis: Freeman saw his most extensive rushing volume yet as a member of the Giants, although it didn't net much against a tough WFT front seven. The veteran back has boosted his carry total in each contest thus far, though his pass-catching role remains relatively modest. Freeman's upside is limited behind a New York offensive line that's had difficulty opening up running lanes, and he'll have another formidable challenge on his hands in the form of the Eagles in a Week 7 Thursday night contest.

    Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 3:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores first TD of 2020

    Freeman carried the ball 17 times for 60 yards and a touchdown and caught two of three targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 37-34 loss to the Cowboys.

    Analysis: It was the former Falcon's best performance yet with his new team, and Freeman's four-yard TD run in the fourth quarter gave the Giants their last lead of the game at 34-31. Wayne Gallman and Dion Lewis combined for only five carries (all by Gallman) and four catches (two each), so it's clear Freeman has already locked down the lead role in the offense. He'll look to deliver solid numbers again in Week 6 against Washington.

    Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 5:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Modest numbers in loss

    Freeman carried the ball 11 times for 33 yards and caught all four of his targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 17-9 loss to the Rams.

    Analysis: He led the Giants in carries in his second game for the team, but he wasn't able to produce much yardage on the ground. Freeman has had a sluggish start to his Giants tenure, but he gets the most favorable matchup possible in Week 5 against a Cowboys defense that just got torn apart for 307 rushing yards and three TDs by a Browns ground game that was without Nick Chubb (knee) for most of the afternoon.

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 5:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely to start Week 4

    Freeman is expected to serve as the Giants' starting running back Sunday against the Rams, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: While Freeman made his Giants debut in the team's Week 3 loss to the 49ers, Wayne Gallman technically drew the start, but he saw only one more touch (four carries, two receptions) than Freeman (five carries for 10 yards). Now that he's had more time to get familiar with the Giants' playbook, Freeman will likely poach some carries from Gallman, but Dion Lewis -- who led the three backs with a 38 percent offensive snap share Week 3 -- remains in line to work as the Giants' top passing-down…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 9:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Should be busier Week 4

    Head coach Joe Judge said Freeman's role should increase this week, though the Giants still want to use a three-man rotation at running back, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Freeman led the team with five carries in Sunday's 36-9 loss to the 49ers, but he didn't draw any targets and played fewer snaps (29 percent) than both Dion Lewis (38 percent) and Wayne Gallman (35 percent). While it sounds like the split will shift more toward Freeman as he improves his knowledge of the playbook, he still appears to be part of a committee in a struggling offense, hardly the ideal situation for fantasy production. His Week 4 opponent has allowed 4.8 yards per carry this season,…read more

    Published: Wed, Sep 30 at 10:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Five carries in team debut

    Freeman rushed five times for 10 yards in the Giants' 36-9 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

    Analysis: The new arrival did pace the Giants backfield in carries and drew even with quarterback Daniel Jones for the team lead in that category, but that didn't amount to much overall on an afternoon where game script quickly turned away from the ground attack. Freeman should have an opportunity for a bigger role in a Week 4 road matchup against the Rams after getting an opportunity to further immerse himself in the playbook and go through a full practice week.

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Projected 30 percent snaps

    Fox's Jay Glazer said on their pregame show that Freeman will get about 30 percent of the Giants' offensive snaps in Week 3.

    Analysis: Our expectations for this week were pretty modest, and this confirms that. It looks as if there will be a three-headed monster at running back this week, with Wayne Gallman and Dion Lewis also receiving significant workloads.

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 9:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Suiting up for debut in New York

    Freeman is listed as active Sunday against the 49ers, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The Giants are facing life without Saquon Barkley due to his Week 2 ACL tear, but it's unclear exactly how the backfield will be pieced together in his absence. The team brought in Freeman to bolster the group after he put up at least 1,000 yards from scrimmage in four of his six seasons with the Falcons. That said, he's been a member of the Giants for less than a week, meaning incumbents Dion Lewis and Wayne Gallman seem like better bets to see high-leverage situations. On a positive note,…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 9:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially signs with Giants

    Freeman signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Giants on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Freeman is expected to join the Giants at practice Wednesday. Schefter relayed that Freeman's agent Drew Rosenhaus said the running back was offered more money elsewhere but felt his best opportunity was with the Giants. Although this could start off as a committee between Freeman, Dion Lewis and Wayne Gallman, Rosenhaus' comments signal that Freeman's role should be locked in once he's fully up to speed on the offense. With the Falcons in 2019, Freeman registered 1,066 total yards and six…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 22 at 5:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to sign with Giants

    The Giants are expected to sign Freeman, pending COVID-19 testing, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Freeman waited patiently for a deal this offseason and visited with multiple teams, and following news that Saquon Barkley tore his ACL, the Giants turned out to be the best fit. It remains to be seen whether Freeman will be the clear No. 1 running back right away or if the Giants run a committee backfield with Dion Lewis and Wayne Gallman, but Freeman should eventually be the starter nonetheless. Over 14 games with the Falcons last year, the 28-year-old Freeman posted 1,066 total yards and six…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 22 at 11:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Meeting with Giants on Tuesday

    Freeman is slated to visit the Giants on Tuesday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

    Analysis: In advance of the meeting, Freeman went through COVID testing Monday and will have a point of contact test Tuesday before he'll work out for the team. If he indeed inks a deal with the Giants, it'll be interesting to see if he's an immediate replacement for Saquon Barkley (torn ACL), or instead will split reps with incumbent running backs Dion Lewis and Wayne Gallman. In any case, Freeman has the strongest resume of the three and the best case for early down reps in the long run.

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 3:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could sign with Giants

    Freeman will visit the Giants this week, potentially signing as a replacement for Saquon Barkley (knee), Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Barkley is believed to have suffered an ACL tear, leaving the Giants with only Dion Lewis and Wayne Gallman in the backfield. Freeman could have a role as soon as Week 3 if he signs with the team, though he might need to be eased into action. He previously was expected to visit with the division-rival Eagles this week.

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 4:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Has visit scheduled with Philly

    Freeman is expected to visit the Eagles next week, Mike Kaye of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

    Analysis: A variety of free-agent running backs were linked to the Eagles during the offseason. One of them was Freeman. Due to an early season hamstring injury to starting RB Miles Sanders, it appears the team is looking into contingencies in the event another issue impacts the backfield. Freeman has a track record as a do-it-all back, reaching 1,000 yards from scrimmage in four of the previous five seasons. As such, he could be an intriguing add with the hope that a decent role is imminent.

    Published: Fri, Sep 18 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't plan to sign this week

    Freeman said Tuesday that he prefers to wait at least one week before signing with a team, Josina Anderson of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Freeman told Anderson that he's currently choosing between four teams, with the veteran indicating that he still wants to evaluate his options before identifying the organization that's most willing to give him the opportunity to compete for reps within his position group. The 28-year-old has been on the open market since March after the Falcons released him following a 2019 campaign in which he compiled 1,066 total yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns in 14 games.

    Published: Tue, Sep 15 at 9:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • No deal with Jaguars

    Freeman, who visited the Jaguars this weekend, was not signed by the team, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: It's possible that he could end up coming to terms with Jacksonville at a later date, but unless that happens, Freeman will continue to be one of the first names mentioned any time an NFL team's backfield needs an obvious boost. With that in mind, a full slate of games after an unusual offseason with no preseason contests seems like a context that could produce more Week 1 injuries and aches and pains than we'd normally see.

    Published: Mon, Sep 7 at 7:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Visiting Jaguars

    Freeman is slated to visit the Jaguars, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: With Leonard Fournette no longer on the team and Ryquell Armstead currently on the reserve/COVID-19 list, this could be a good fit for Freeman, who's been waiting for the right time to sign a deal for 2020. The Jaguars' available backfield options at the moment are Chris Thompson, Devine Ozigbo and James Robinson.

    Published: Sat, Sep 5 at 3:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Aims to sign this month

    Freeman's new agent Drew Rosenhaus said Tuesday that he aims to have the running back signed to a new team before training camp, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Freeman terminated his relationship with a previous agent earlier this month, but he's now joined forces with a well-known representative around the league in the form of Rosenhaus. "We want to work out a deal in the immediate future, and we are open to any team," Rosenhaus said. "He's healthy. He's in shape, and I'm on a mission to have him give a team a lift in late July." The 28-year-old hasn't put together a full 16-game campaign since 2016, and last year he dropped below the four yards per…read more

    Published: Tue, Jul 21 at 6:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Getting interest from three teams

    The Eagles have reached out to Freeman, who also has interest from the Seahawks and Jets, ESPN.com's Tim McManus reports.

    Analysis: NFL Network's Michael Silver reports the Seahawks have offered Freeman a one-year, $4 million contract, though it isn't clear how the deal breaks down in terms of guarantees and incentives. Meanwhile the Eagles are considering Freeman, Carlos Hyde and LeSean McCoy, hoping to add a veteran to join Miles Sanders and Boston Scott in the backfield. The 28-year-old Freeman was cut by Atlanta in mid-March.

    Published: Fri, May 22 at 6:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Cut by Falcons

    The Falcons are releasing Freeman on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The team also will release top cornerback Desmond Trufant, potentially freeing up more than $17 million in 2020 cap space if both players are designated as post-June 1 cuts. Freeman made it through just two seasons of a five-year, $41.25 million extension, struggling with injuries in 2018 (14 missed games) and disappointing play in 2019 (3.6 yards per carry). The 28-year-old should find a decent market in free agency, but he won't necessarily be handed another starting job. Meanwhile, the…read more

    Published: Mon, Mar 16 at 7:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Potential offseason cut

    Freeman is facing an uncertain future with the Falcons, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Freeman is expected to keep his starting job if he stays with the team, but there's no guarantee he survives the offseason as the Falcons try to navigate their difficult cap situation. The veteran running back is entering the third season of a five-year, $41.25 million extension, with no guarantees remaining on his contract. Freeman's release would clear out just $3.5 million in 2020 cap space (per overthecap.com), but the number could jump as high as $6.5 million if NFL owners and players…read more

    Published: Tue, Feb 11 at 7:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Rushing inefficiency reduces value

    Freeman ran for 58 yards on 18 carries and hauled in two of four targets for 15 receiving yards during Sunday's 28-22 overtime win against Tampa Bay.

    Analysis: Dating back to the start of the 2018 campaign, Freeman has produced nowhere near the rushing totals he established over his first three years as Atlanta's starting running back. In 16 appearances over the past two seasons, Freeman has averaged just 3.9 yards per carry with two total rushing scores, while his per-season averages between 2015 and 2017 were 4.4 yards per attempt and 9.7 rushing touchdowns per season. Though his rushing efficiency took a significant dip in 2019, Freeman's receiving…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 2:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Chalks up two first-quarter TDs

    Freeman ran for 53 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries and caught nine of 11 targets for 74 yards and a receiving touchdown during Sunday's 24-12 win against the Jaguars.

    Analysis: It was a heroic performance by Freeman for those who started the 27-year-old back in fantasy playoff matchups, as he got off to a blazing hot start by chalking up two TDs, three receptions and 24 scrimmage yards within the first 5:32 of regulation. Freeman has been a high-floor contributor by virtue of his pass-catching acumen, as he has multiple receptions in every single one of his appearances this season, as well as an average of 30.4 receiving yards per contest. A Week 17 matchup against…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 2:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held in check by 49ers

    Freeman logged 39 rushing yards on 12 carries and caught two of three targets for 16 receiving yards during Sunday's 29-22 win against San Francisco.

    Analysis: Fantasy GMs with vested interest in Freeman benefited from his Week 14 rushing touchdown and ability to make consistent contributions as a pass catcher, but neither category was present Week 15 against the 49ers. Freeman was held under 3.9 yards per carry for the fifth time in his past sixth appearances, while his two catches tied a season low. Though he has garnered double-digit carries in all but two appearances thus far in 2019, Freeman possesses just one rushing TD heading into a Week 16…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 7:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared to play

    Freeman (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at San Francisco, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Analysis: Freeman was held out of practice Wednesday but made it back as a limited participant Thursday. With no indication the knee injury is significant, he should be fine to handle his regular workload against a banged-up 49ers defense. Freeman played 66 and 65 percent of snaps the past two weeks, with exactly 17 carries and four catches in both games.

    Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice

    Freeman (knee) returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The return to practice, even in a limited capacity, puts Freeman on track to play in Sunday's game at San Francisco. The matchups is far from optimal, but Freeman at least appears to have a steady workload, coming off back-to-back games with exactly 17 carries and four receptions.

    Published: Thu, Dec 12 at 1:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nursing knee injury

    Freeman was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Freeman carried 17 times for 84 yards and recorded his first rushing touchdown of the season in Sunday's win over the Panthers, but apparently picked up an injury along the way. The severity of the veteran running back's knee issue isn't known, but he'll at least need to resume practicing on a limited basis Thursday and/or Friday to have any shot at playing in San Francisco this weekend.

    Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 1:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not on field Wednesday

    Freeman wasn't present at practice Wednesday, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Freeman sat out Weeks 11 and 12 due to a sprained foot but has reclaimed his usual workload over the last two games, earning 21 touches on both occasions. Overall, he racked up 158 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown during that stretch. The reason for Freeman's absence is unclear, but it'll be revealed when the Falcons post their first Week 15 injury report later Wednesday.

    Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 11:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Efficient rusher during Week 14 win

    Freeman ran for 84 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries and caught all four of his targets for 10 receiving yards during Sunday's 40-20 win against the Panthers.

    Analysis: The 27-year-old back entered Week 14 amidst an anemic stretch as a rusher, managing fewer than 3.9 yards per carry in six of his past seven outings coming into Sunday, and 3.4 yards per rush overall on the season. A matchup against Carolina's porous rush defense provided a breakout opportunity for Freeman, and he took full advantage by gaining six-plus yards on better than a third of his carries, while logging his first rushing TD of 2019 on a 13-yard scamper during Atlanta's opening offensive…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 2:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles on ground persist

    Freeman ran for 51 yards on 17 carries and caught four of five targets for 13 receiving yards during Thursday's 26-18 loss to the Saints.

    Analysis: The two-time Pro Bowl back has been subpar as a rusher thus far in 2019, now standing at 3.4 yards per carry on the season after his effort Thanksgiving night against New Orleans' top-five rush defense. Receiving production has salvaged fantasy utility for Freeman to some extent, but he's only eclipsed 40 rushing yards twice all year running behind a banged-up Falcons offensive line. Freeman is now afforded nine days to continue to bounce back from a sprained foot that previously sidelined him,…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 9:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to face Saints

    Coach Dan Quinn said Freeman (foot) looks great and will be ready for Thursday's game against the Saints, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Listed as a limited practice participant Monday and a full participant Tuesday, the 27-year-old running back is set to reclaim his lead role. Freeman suffered the foot injury during a Nov. 10 matchup with the same Saints team he'll face Thursday, finishing with 10 carries for 38 yards and three catches for an additional 10 yards in that contest. The Saints have done a number on opposing backs all season, allowing a league-low 680 rushing yards and the fourth-fewest fantasy points (13.5 per…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 27 at 10:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices without limitations

    Freeman (foot) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: This is Freeman's first full-speed practice since suffering a foot sprain Nov. 10, and he's on track to suit up Thursday against the Saints. Brian Hill was unproductive in Freeman's stead with 1.8 yards per carry, while rookie Qadree Ollison wasn't much better with a 2.6 mark. Thus, barring a "pitch count" for Freeman, he should lead Atlanta's backfield against a strong Saints run defense.

    Published: Tue, Nov 26 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • On practice field Tuesday

    Freeman (foot) participated in the part of Tuesday's practice open to the media, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Freeman was listed as limited on the Falcons' estimated injury report Monday, so it'll be interesting to see if he maintains that activity level or elevates to full participant. In any case, he's putting himself in position to return from a two-game absence.

    Published: Tue, Nov 26 at 11:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to go through walk-through

    Freeman (foot) is expected to take part in Monday's walk-through practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: After Sunday's 35-22 loss to the Buccaneers, the Falcons will face a quick turnaround for Week 13, taking on the Saints in a Thanksgiving Day game. For that reason, Atlanta isn't likely to hold any rigorous practice sessions, which will make it difficult to gauge Freeman's health ahead of Thursday's game even if he ends up being listed as a limited participant on what will likely be three estimated reports this week. The fact that the team hasn't officially ruled Freeman out for Week 13 at…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 8:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Out at least one more week

    Freeman (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Still unable to practice, Freeman will miss a second straight game and won't necessarily be back for Week 13. Brian Hill led the Atlanta backfield with 15 carries and 60 percent of the offensive snaps in last week's win over Carolina, but Qadree Ollison and Kenjon Barner also got some playing time.

    Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 9:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not spotted Friday

    Freeman (foot) was not spotted at Friday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Freeman has not practiced all week, which does not bode well for his chances of playing in Week 12. The Falcons will reveal whether or not Freeman has any chance to take the field when they release their final injury report of the week.

    Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 8:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • No practice Thursday

    Freeman (foot) didn't practice Thursday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: Freeman has made negligible progress through a sprained foot, putting him in danger of missing a second game in a row. Friday's injury report may provide the final word on Freeman's availability, but the Falcons could be forced to roll with Brian Hill, Kenjon Barner and Qadree Ollison out of the backfield Sunday versus the Bucs.

    Published: Thu, Nov 21 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing Thursday

    Freeman (foot) wasn't practicing in the part of Thursday's session open to the media, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Freeman appears to be kicking off Week 12 prep with back-to-back DNPs, which won't be known until the Falcons post Thursday's injury report. Coach Dan Quinn told McClure on Monday that Freeman may be able to practice Thursday or Friday, so the running back is running out of time to prove the health of his sprained foot.

    Published: Thu, Nov 21 at 11:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out Wednesday's practice

    Freeman (foot) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: As coach Dan Quinn predicted, Freeman didn't step on the practice field Wednesday, but there's a chance the running back gets out there Thursday and/or Friday. Consequently, the Falcons' two remaining practice reports of Week 12 will give an indication of whether or not his recovery from a sprained foot extends into Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

    Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 1:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not slated to practice Wednesday

    Coach Dan Quinn said that Freeman (foot) won't participate Wednesday in the Falcons' first practice of Week 12, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Quinn wouldn't rule Freeman out from practicing Thursday and/or Friday, however, keeping hope alive for the running back to return from a one-game absence to play Sunday against the Buccaneers. While Freeman's sprained foot kept him from playing in the Falcons' Week 11 win over the Panthers, Brian Hill was thrust into the lead role out of the backfield but failed to capitalize on the opportunity, carrying 15 times for 30 yards and bringing in one of three targets for an eight-yard gain.

    Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 12:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Sunday

    Freeman (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Carolina, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: A report at the beginning of the week suggested Freeman was likely to miss a couple games due to a foot sprain. He doesn't appear to have practiced in any capacity this week, so a return for the Falcons' subsequent game Nov. 24 against the Bucs could be a challenge. Brian Hill is expected to lead the Atlanta backfield versus the Panthers, though coach Dan Quinn mentioned that Qadree Ollison would also have a role, per McClure. Additionally, the team could hand some work to scatback Kenjon…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 9:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not spotted Friday

    Freeman (foot) wasn't spotted at Friday's practice, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: It's possible Freeman could get some work in behind the scenes Friday, but it's more likely he will be held out of practice for the third day in a row. Freeman hasn't officially been ruled out for Week 11 just yet, though his chances of playing appear slim at this stage. Brian Hill looks in line to serve as the Falcons' lead back Sunday against the Panthers.

    Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 8:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • No practice Thursday

    Freeman (foot) didn't practice Thursday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: With a sprained foot in tow, Freeman has been unable to do any on-field work this week, which isn't a shock considering he's expected to be sidelined for roughly two weeks as a result of the injury. Once the Falcons rule Freeman out for Sunday's game at Carolina, the backfield officially will be the domain of Brian Hill, with Kenjon Barner and Qadree Ollison in reserve.

    Published: Thu, Nov 14 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't practice Wednesday

    Freeman (foot) will be held out of Wednesday's practice, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: Freeman's lack of participation doesn't come as much of a surprise, given that he's in danger of missing roughly two weeks due to a sprained foot. Per Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com, coach Dan Quinn called Freeman a "long shot" for Sunday's contest against the Panthers but hasn't yet ruled him out, though the veteran seems unlikely to suit up before Week 12 at the earliest. Brian Hill is the favorite to take the reins in Atlanta's backfield as long as Freeman is unable to go, making Kenjon Barner…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 13 at 9:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely out two weeks

    Freeman may miss approximately two weeks due to a sprained foot, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The Falcons haven't outright ruled Freeman out for any game action, but he seems unlikely to suit up Sunday at Carolina and potentially Week 12 against the Buccaneers as well following an MRI on his foot. With Ito Smith (concussion) on injured reserve, Brian Hill is set to lead the Falcons' backfield while Kenjon Barner and Qadree Ollison also could have roles.

    Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 4:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Slated to undergo MRI

    Freeman is scheduled to have an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the foot sprain he suffered in Sunday's win over the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: For now, Freeman's status for Week 11's game against the Panthers is cloudy, but if he's limited or out for the contest, Brian Hill -- who carried 20 times for 61 yards and hauled in a 10-yard passing TD in relief of Freeman in Week 10 -- would be in line for an expanded role in the Falcons attack.

    Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 7:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out with ankle issue

    Freeman won't return to Sunday's contest in New Orleans due to an ankle injury, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: What was earlier reported as a foot issue is instead affecting Freeman's ankle. In any case, with Freeman and Ito Smith (neck, IR) out of commission, Brian Hill is leading the Falcons' backfield. Meanwhile, Kenjon Barner and rookie Qadree Ollison are in reserve.

    Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks up foot injury

    Freeman suffered a foot injury during Sunday's contest at New Orleans, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: Prior to his departure, Freeman amassed 10 carries for 38 yards and three catches (on four targets) for 10 yards. With No. 2 running back Ito Smith (neck) landing on IR in advance of this game, the Falcons have been whittled down to three healthy RBs (Brian Hill, Kenjon Barner and Qadree Ollison).

    Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 11:51am by Rotowire.com
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