Tagged: Devonta Freeman (76 Results)
Around the NFL: Running back injuries
It’s never long before injuries occur at running back, and this year isn’t going to be any different. One week in, and three different starters could be missing on Sunday: Leonard Fournette, Devonta Freeman and Rex Burkhead. more »
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Freeman fine after injury scare
Atlanta running back DEVONTA FREEMAN suffered a knee injury late in Thursday’s season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Fortunately for Freeman and his fantasy owners, the injury appears minor and he… More says he is fine. Prior to leaving the game, Freeman saw limited action and offered very little in terms of fantasy production. Less
Source: NFL.com
Jones, Freeman to make season debuts
Atlanta wide receiver JULIO JONES and running back DEVONTA FREEMAN are expected to make their 2018 preseason debuts when the Falcons play against Kansas City this Friday. While they are likely… More to appear for only a handful of plays, fantasy owners will be most interested in them getting into and out of the game without injury. Less
Source: Team Blog
Barkley signs rookie contract
The New York Giants signed running back SAQUON BARKLEY to his rookie contract on Sunday. Barkley, the second overall pick in the draft, will be ready to go when the Giants… More begin training camp this Thursday. Barkley’s deal is worth $31.2 million and is fully guaranteed. Only LE’VEON BELL, DEVONTA FREEMAN, and LESEAN MCCOY will make more money annually among running backs. Less
Source: New York Daily News
Around the NFL: Atlanta running backs
I see there’s a feel-good puff piece coming out of Atlanta. Tevin Coleman says that the coaches have told him he’s going to play a bigger role this year. Specifically, they want to include him more in the passing game. more »
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Knee surgery ahead for Freeman?
Atlanta running back DEVONTA FREEMAN is “not sure” if he will need knee surgery in the offseason. Freeman said after Saturday’s playoff loss to Philadelphia that he played with a sprained… More MCL and PCL. Freeman scored Atlanta’s only touchdown in the game, but ran for just 7 yards on 10 carries. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Falcons healthy heading into playoff game vs. Eagles
Atlanta wide receiver JULIO JONES is planning to practice later this week and coach Dan Quinn expects to have him available for Saturday’s playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles. While running… More back DEVONTA FREEMAN and wideout MOHAMED SANU are both limited with knee injuries, they are expected to join Jones in battling the Eagles on Saturday. Less
Source: Team Website
Freeman off injury report
Atlanta running back DEVONTA FREEMAN practiced on Thursday with “no limitations at all” and is on track to play in Saturday’s playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams. Freeman has been… More dealing with a knee injury that kept him out of practice on Tuesday and had him limited during Wednesday’s practice. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Freeman, Jones return to practice
Atlanta running back DEVONTA FREEMAN and wide receiver JULIO JONES returned to practice as limited participants on Wednesday. Freeman is recovering from a knee injury while Jones is dealing with ankle… More and rib injuries. We will continue to monitor their progress leading up to Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Jones, Freeman miss practice on Tuesday
Atlanta wide receiver JULIO JONES (ankle/ribs) and running back DEVONTA FREEMAN (knee) did not practice for the Falcons on Tuesday, according to the team’s official injury report. Jones said after Sunday’s… More game that he was fine but we will monitor the status of both Jones and Freeman in the coming days. Less
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Coleman clears concussion protocol
Atlanta running back TEVIN COLEMAN cleared the NFL concussion protocol on Thursday and returned to practice. The Falcons backfield will be back at full strength with Coleman joining DEVONTA FREEMAN for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Freeman soars on Monday Night Football
Atlanta running back DEVONTA FREEMAN led the Falcons in both rushing and receiving during Monday night’s win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Freeman finished the night just shy of 200 total yards and he added an impressive 32-yard touchdown run midway through the fourth quarter.
Source: ESPN.com
Coleman remains in concussion protocol
Atlanta running back TEVIN COLEMAN did not practice on Tuesday and head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that Coleman remains in the NFL concussion protocol. There’s still time for Coleman to make… More progress, as the Falcons don’t play again until Monday night against Tampa Bay. And if Coleman is unable to play, DEVONTA FREEMAN is certainly capable of handling the backfield duties on his own. Less
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Freeman clears concussion protocol
Atlanta head coach Dan Quinn announced on Wednesday that running back DEVONTA FREEMAN has cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol. Freeman suffered his second concussion of the season a few weeks back… More against the Dallas Cowboys. He should be available for fantasy owners and the Falcons when Atlanta faces the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Less
Source: Team Website
Julio Jones unstoppable vs. Bucs
Atlanta wide receiver JULIO JONES delivered for his fantasy owners on Sunday with a 12 catch, 253-yard, 2 touchdown outing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Teammate TEVIN COLEMAN did his part as well, rushing for 2 scores in place of the concussed DEVONTA FREEMAN.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution