EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.– The New York Giants are signing former Pro Bowl running back Devonta Freeman after losing Saquon Barkley for the season.
Freeman and the Giants concurred to a 1 year offer worth as much as $3 million, Freemans agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPNs Adam Schefter on Tuesday. Freeman is anticipated to sign the agreement Wednesday early morning, practice with the Giants later on Wednesday and could play as quickly as Sunday.
” Devonta refused more cash from other groups since he likes the chance with the Giants best,” Rosenhaus told Schefter.
Barkley tore the ACL in his best knee in Sundays 17-13 loss to the Chicago Bears. Dion Lewis played every snap in his lack.
2 RelatedFreeman, 28, spent the first 6 years of his profession with the Atlanta Falcons. He has two 1,000-yard rushing seasons (2015-16) and has actually averaged 4.2 backyards per bring throughout his career.
Freeman had 656 backyards rushing and 2 touchdowns on 184 carries (3.6 average) last season. The Falcons let him stroll as a free representative this offseason and rather signed Todd Gurley.
Freeman had other opportunities this offseason. He rejected a deal that could have been worth $3 million with the Seattle Seahawks and just recently checked out with the Philadelphia Eagles.
But the Giants deal Freeman the very best chance for touches with Barkley lost for the season. They have Lewis and Wayne Gallman on the active lineup. Veteran Rod Smith is on the practice team.
” Wayne and Dion are absolutely guys that will consider,” coach Joe Judge stated Monday. “Well work to their strengths– they are 2 various types of backs. Both of them have a degree of toughness. Waynes got that long speed, get him ranging out and get him truly moving. Dions got that real excellent short-area speed and burst to get going. He does an excellent job of getting and discovering small joints through the hole. They are both various guys; were going to need to deal with what they succeed to provide an opportunity to be successful.”
Now add Freeman, who checked out the Giants on Tuesday, to the mix.
Barkley was put on injured reserve previously Tuesday. Cornerback Ryan Lewis was contributed to the active roster.
The Giants offer Freeman the finest chance for touches with Barkley lost for the season. Waynes got that long speed, get him varying out and get him actually moving. Dions got that genuine excellent short-area speed and burst to get going. He does a fantastic job of getting and discovering small joints through the hole.
