The former Dirty Bird is making his way down to the Big Easy.
The New Orleans Saints hosted and signed running back Devonta Freeman today, per Adam Schefter.
Saints are hosting former All-Pro RB Devonta Freeman for a visit today, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 31, 2021
And this was quick: Former Falcons’ standout Devonta Freeman and the Saints now have reached agreement on a one-year deal, per his agent @DrewJRosenhaus. Freeman reunited with his former college teammate, Jameis Winston. https://t.co/jhg4BXjLLM
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 31, 2021
The former Atlanta Falcon most recently played with the New York Giants last season. In his six-year career with the Falcons, Freeman rushed for nearly 4,000 yards and scored 33 touchdowns.
For his career, he’s averaged 4.1 yards per carry and 2.29 yards after contact per carry.
The 29-year-old had a bit of a down year in New York last year, he only racked up 172 yards on 3.2 yards a rush.
The Saints have a pretty deep backfield as it is — with Alvin Kamara, Latavius Murray and Ty Montgomery already on the books for 2021.
Freeman will likely be another early-down option, along with Murray.
Field Yates recently reported that the Saints also had former Jaguars and Bills RB T.J. Yeldon down for a visit today.
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