Former Pro Bowl running back Devonta Freeman signs one-year deal with Saints

Devonta Freeman gave the Saints loads of complications throughout his six seasons with the Falcons. A two-time Pro Bowl performer throughout his time in Atlanta, Freeman will attempt to give his previous group matches throughout the 2021 season. The veteran working again has come to phrases on a one-year cope with the Saints, according to Freeman’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, and reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Freeman got here to phrases shortly after visiting the Saints on Saturday. 

A key cog within the Falcons’ offense throughout the mid-2010s, Freeman has battled by way of accidents for the reason that begin of the 2018 season. He missed 14 video games that 12 months earlier than rebounding to put up over 1,000 all-purpose yards throughout his last season in Atlanta. An ankle damage, nonetheless, contributed to Freeman showing in simply 5 video games throughout his lone season with the Giants in 2020. He spent the 2020 postseason on the Buffalo Bills‘ follow squad. 

Freeman was recognized for his dashing and receiving prowess throughout his years in Atlanta. Freeman will share a backfield with Alvin Kamara, who’s arguably the NFL‘s most versatile working again. A Pro Bowl choice in every of his first 4 seasons, Kamara set profession highs in dashing yards (932), receptions (83), all-purpose yards (1,688) and touchdowns (21) final season. With Drew Brees having fun with retirement and Michael Thomas recovering from ankle surgical procedure, the Saints are anticipated to lean much more on their working sport, which additionally consists of veterans Latavius Murray (656 yards final season) and Ty Montgomery. 

If he makes the 53-man roster, Freeman will face his former group for the primary time in Week 9. He and his new teammates will end the 2021 common season at Atlanta in Week 18.