EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Giants' newest running back is a former two-time Pro Bowler with a long track record of success.
Devonta Freeman, who played his first six NFL seasons for the Atlanta Falcons, joined the Giants, one day after Saquon Barkley was placed on injured reserve with a torn right anterior cruciate ligament.
In a corresponding move, the Giants placed wide receiver Sterling Shepard on injured reserve with turf toe. Shepard, like Barkley, was hurt in the second quarter of the Giants' 17-13 loss in Chicago on Sunday. He is eligible to be reinstated to the roster after missing three games.
Freeman, 5-8 and 206 pounds, has played in 77 regular-season games with 59 starts and has started all five postseason games in which he played. His career totals include 951 rushing attempts for 3,972 yards (4.2-yard avg.) and 32 touchdowns with a long run of 75 yards, plus 257 receptions for 2,015 yards and 11 scores. Freeman has 5,987 career yards from scrimmage.
Freeman was selected to the Pro Bowl after both the 2015 and 2016 seasons, when he totaled 2,135 rushing yards, 127 catches and 27 touchdowns. His 11 rushing touchdowns in 2015 led the NFL.
In five playoff games, Freeman ran for 235 yards and three touchdowns on 67 attempts and caught 16 passes for 197 yards and two scores. In Super Bowl LI against the New England Patriots, Freeman finished with 11 carries for 75 yards, including a five-yarder for the game's first touchdown, and added two catches for 46 yards, the longest a 39-yarder.
In 2018, a groin injury limited Freeman to just two games and 14 carries. But he returned last year to start all 14 games in which he played and rush for 656 yards and two touchdowns and catch 59 passes for 410 yards and four scores. Freeman had season-high totals of 19 attempts and 88 yards at Arizona on Oct. 13 and scored on touchdown runs of 13 yards vs. Carolina on Dec. 8 and 17 yards against Jacksonville two weeks later. Against the Jaguars, Freeman also caught a season-high nine passes, one more reception that he had vs. Tennessee on Sept. 29 and Seattle on Oct. 27.
Freeman joined the Falcons as a 2014 fourth-round draft choice, No. 103 overall, from Florida State. He was released by Atlanta on March 16.
*The Giants signed center Javon Patterson to their practice squad. Patterson, 6-3 and 307 pounds, was a seventh-round draft choice out of Mississippi by Indianapolis in 2019. He spent the entire 2019 season on injured reserve with an ACL injury. Patterson was cut by the Colts on Sept. 5.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) celebrates a touchdown during a NFL game between between the Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Atlanta. (Tom Hauck via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman runs up field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers 28-22 in overtime. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries the ball in an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 29 2019, in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers 28-22. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) eludes Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting (26) on a run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons will dramatically boost their financial flexibility by releasing three high-priced veterans _ running back Devonta Freeman, cornerback Desmond Trufant and offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo. The Falcons announced the Sambrailo move on Monday, March 16, 2020. The team is finalizing the moves with Freeman and Trufant, former Pro Bowl players who had been considered foundation players for the franchise. Financial constraints made the moves necessary. The cuts will clear $12.15 million in salary cap space before Wednesday's start of free agency. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries the ball in an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 29 2019, in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers 28-22. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif. Atlanta won 29-22. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs toward the end zone for a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs past Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Panthers 40-20. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs in front of San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Panthers 40-20. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs a route during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. New Orleans won 26-18. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) watches pregame warmups before an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in New Orleans. The Falcons defeated the Saints 26-9. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. New Orleans won 26-18. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. The Saints won 26-18. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. The Saints won 26-18. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. The Saints won 26-18. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. New Orleans won 26-18. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs upfield during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in New Orleans. The Falcons defeated the Saints 26-9. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 in New Orleans. The Falcons defeated the Saints 26-9. (Greg Trott via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs upfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angles Rams on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. The Rams won 37-10. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 in Atlanta. The Rams won 37-10. (Paul Abell via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries against New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Shy Tuttle (99) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 in New Orleans. The Falcons defeated the Saints 26-9. (Greg Trott via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs with the ball in a week 7 NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sep. 27, 2019 in Atlanta. (Michael Zarrilli/AP Images for Panini, via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 34-33. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 34-33. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs with the ball in a week 2 NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sep.15, 2019 in Atlanta. (Michael Zarrilli/AP Images for Panini, via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against Los Angeles Rams free safety Eric Weddle (32)during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs in a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs out of the backfield against the Washington Redskins during the first half an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) reaches for the end zone for a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Haason Reddick (43) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman runs up field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) dives to score a touchdown past Houston Texans strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman runs up field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Atlanta Falcons' Devonta Freeman (24) tries to get away from Philadelphia Eagles' Michael Bennett (77) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs with the ball during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday Sept. 6, 2018, Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Falcons 18-12. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) watches pregame warmups before a Week 5 NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Falcons 41-17. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs for yardage in action against the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back DeVonta Freeman (24) runs during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Pittsburgh. (Greg Trott via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs upfield during a Week 5 NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Falcons 41-17. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Atlanta Falcons' Devonta Freeman (24) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs with the ball during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday Sept. 6, 2018, Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Falcons 18-12. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Atlanta Falcons' Devonta Freeman (24) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs for yardage in action against the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs with the ball during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday Sept. 6, 2018, Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Falcons 18-12. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Detroit Lions, September 24, 2017 in Detroit. The Falcons defeated the Lions 30-26. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs the football during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Falcons, 23-7. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs the football during an NFL football NFC wild card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Falcons defeated the Rams, 26-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Atlanta. The Falcons defeated the Packers 34-23. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) stretches during warm ups prior to an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Atlanta. The Falcons defeated the Packers 34-23. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, October 1, 2017, in Atlanta. The Bills won 23-17. (Paul Abell via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) heads downfield during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 in Detroit. The Falcons won the game, 30-26. (Greg Trott via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries the ball in an NFL divisional playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Philadelphia. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Detroit Lions, September 24, 2017 in Detroit. The Falcons defeated the Lions 30-26. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs the football during an NFL football NFC wild card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Falcons defeated the Rams, 26-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) rushes for a touchdown in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Riley Bullough (49) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons won 24-21. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Atlanta Falcons' Devonta Freeman (24) during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Atlanta Falcons' Devonta Freeman (24) scores a touchdown against Philadelphia Eagles' Nigel Bradham (53) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) in action during the second half of an NFL football wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Atlanta Falcons' Devonta Freeman in action prior to an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 15-10. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) in action during the second half of an NFL football wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) in action during the second half of an NFL football wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman in action during the first half of an NFL football wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) scores a touchdown as Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley (26) makes the tackle during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman warms up before an NFL football wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs 32-yards for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries past New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Manti Te'o (51) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs past Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Keith Tandy, left, and linebacker Riley Bullough (49) for a 32-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) looks to get around Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Chris Conte, right, after a reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) slips a tackle by Tampa Bay Buccaneers middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) works in the pocket against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs after making a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman during an NFL football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in E. Rutherford, N.J. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Atlanta Falcons' Devonta Freeman (24) runs as Carolina Panthers' Daryl Worley (26) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs after making a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. As the Falcons prepare for a big NFC showdown with Minnesota, Freeman was removed from concussion protocol on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, after missing the last two games. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs past Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Rey Maualuga (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. Atlanta won 30-26. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against Chicago Bears strong safety Quintin Demps (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) rushes against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit. Freeman isn't just quick with his feet for the Falcons. The NFL's highest-paid running back has exceptional field vision to read a defense and dart for extra yards. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) watches against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. Atlanta won 30-26. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against the Green Bay Packers for a touchdown during the first of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman gestures after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against Green Bay Packers cornerback Quinten Rollins (24) during the first of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs to the end zone for a touchdown against Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs the football during an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Falcons, 15-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) during an NFL regular season football game against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 in Atlanta. The Falcons won, 20-17. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs the football during an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Falcons, 15-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs the football against Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Nigel Bradham (53) during an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Falcons, 15-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs the ball in the fourth quarter during the 2018 NFC Wild Card NFL playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Los Angeles. The Falcons won the game 26-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) during an NFL Wild Card Playoff game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, January 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Tom Hauck via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) is chased by Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Mark Barron (26) and Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Connor Barwin (98) as he runs the ball in the third quarter during the 2018 NFC Wild Card NFL playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in Los Angeles. The Falcons won the game 26-13. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries the ball during to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, October 15, 2017, in Atlanta. The Dolphins won 20-17. (Paul Abell via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs the football during an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Falcons, 15-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) stops Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) during an NFL game on Thursday, December 7, 2017. The Falcons defeated the Saints 20-17. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs during an NFL regular season football game against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 in Atlanta. The Falcons won, 20-17. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs with the ball during an NFL football Wild Card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. (NFL Photos via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs with the football during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Chicago. The Falcons won 23-17. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs the football during an NFL football NFC wild card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Falcons defeated the Rams, 26-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs the ball during the 2017 NFL week 15 regular season football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons won the game 24-21. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs for a 32 yard touchdown good for a 24-14 Falcons fourth quarter lead during the 2017 NFL week 15 regular season football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons won the game 24-21. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) looks on prior to an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday, Jan. 13th, 2018, in Philadelphia. (NFL Photos via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs the football during an NFL football NFC wild card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Falcons defeated the Rams, 26-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs with the ball during the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Falcons 15-10. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs during an NFL regular season football game against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 in Atlanta. The Falcons won, 20-17. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) carries the ball in an NFL divisional playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Philadelphia. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs with the ball during an NFL football Wild Card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. (NFL Photos via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs the football during an NFL football NFC wild card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Falcons defeated the Rams, 26-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) during an NFL regular season football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in Atlanta. The Vikings won, 14-9. (Ric Tapia via AP)
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