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The Atlanta Falcons are excited to get a healthy Devonta Freeman back because he has proven to be one of the backs in the league when he is on the field. Most know Freeman for his long hair and his flashy moves on the field, but he is more than just a football player. Let’s […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman missed just about all of the 2018 campaign due to knee and groin injuries, the latter of which resulted in surgery. Now, Freeman seems ready to go for 2019, and the Falcons are getting a critical piece of their offense back in the process. But with Freeman having played […]

Running backs, by the very nature of their position, get hit on pretty much every non-scoring play they touch the ball. Warrick Dunn, though, believes there’s a way for running backs to protect themselves regardless, and that it’s imperative for Atlanta Falcons star Devonta Freeman to learn how to do so. “A lot of times, […]

The Atlanta Falcons are coming off a rough 2018 campaign in which they won just seven games, two years after making the Super Bowl. Last season also marked the first time they missed the playoffs since 2015. Yet, with a talented offense and some pieces returning from injuries, the Falcons could be a sleeper contender […]

Last season wasn’t fun for Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman who couldn’t overcome injuries and ultimately ended up on the injured reserve. This offseason, Freeman is healthy, and he is excited to be back on the field having fun. “It felt good just to be out here running around and having fun,” Freeman said […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman played in just two games this past season due to knee and groin issues, the latter of which required surgery, but now, Freeman is ready to assume his role as the Falcons’ featured running back. But just what should we expect from Freeman in 2019? Well, ESPN does not […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman played in just two games this past season due to knee and groin injuries, the latter of which resulted in surgery. But now, Freeman is fully recovered and ready to go, and Falcons head coach Dan Quinn says that Freeman will be ready by training camp, per James Parks […]

After an injury-plagued 2018 season, Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman’s recovery is going very well. In fact, head coach Dan Quinn says Freeman has looked great during the team’s offseason program and will be a full-go for training camp. “We can’t wait to get Free back,” Quinn said, per D. Orlando Ledbetter of the […]

The Atlanta Falcons season was a big disappointment last year and a major reason was Devonta Freeman not being able to contribute much, but he is healthy again and coach Dan Quinn thinks that is a big key heading into this season. Freeman was injured during the season opener and dealt with knee and groin […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a disappointing year in 2018, finishing 7-9 without a postseason appearance. The team struggled, but running back Devonta Freeman did as well. His year ended with just 14 carries in two games. Considered one of the best running backs in football before last year, Freeman already seems like an afterthought now. […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman played in just two games this past season due to knee and groin issues that ultimately landed him on the injured reserve list, and Falcons head coach Dan Quinn is excited to get Freeman back in the offense and says that he has a lot to prove heading into […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman will not return this season after landing on injured reserve for most of the year due to a groin injury. Freeman underwent surgery back in October and has not played since the Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the fifth-year back posting just 14 carries for 68 yards […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman has missed nearly the entire season with a groin injury and was placed on injured reserved back in Week 6. Devonta Freeman was recently rehabbing in Philly. Was here at practice today observing. Dan Quinn is not ruling him out for the remainder of the season yet. Still a […]

It has been a tough start to the 2018 season for Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman that has been largely hampered by injuries that have severely limited his availability to play. This has taken yet another turn further south as the Falcons are set to place Freeman on the injured reserve on Tuesday, according […]

It has been a tough go around with injuries for Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman that has forced him to miss of the 2018 campaign. It appears that will extend into Week 7 action against the New York Giants as head coach Dan Quinn stated that Freeman he’s working his way through a groin […]

The Atlanta Falcons are set to take on their division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6 NFL action. It is a game that the Falcons desperately need to win following their 1-4 start to the season. Tampa Bay is 2-2 on the season and are placing Jameis Winston back into his starting role under […]

It has been a slow start to the season for Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman with injuries continuing to pile up through the first few weeks. Freeman is now dealing with a foot injury that has forced him to miss practice this week and draw concern about his overall health moving forward. However, Dan […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman hasn’t played since Week 1, but he told reporters he feels confident enough to return in Week 5. Freeman suffered a knee injury in his team’s 18-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener. His knee injury was considered a minor tweak, but clearly this was not […]

The Atlanta Falcons may finally be about to get star running back Devonta Freeman back in the lineup after a three-week absence due to a knee injury. Falcons coach Dan Quinn says he expects Freeman to play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. #Falcons coach Dan Quinn says on 92.9 The Game that RB Devonta Freeman […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been without star running back Devonta Freeman for the past three weeks due to a knee injury. However, Falcons coach Dan Quinn remains hopeful he will have the Pro Bowler back for their upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 5. Falcons coach Dan Quinn said he hopes to get […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been without the services of running back Devonta Freeman for the last couple of weeks due to a knee injury that he suffered late in the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. It appears that the Falcons will once again be without Freeman for the Week 4 matchup against the Cincinnati […]

In the last few days, Atlanta Falcons star running back Devonta Freeman has been trending forward in his recovery from a knee injury that occurred late in the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. According to  D. Orlando Ledbetter of  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Freeman was able to do enough in Thursday’s practice to be labeled as […]

Through the last couple of weeks, the Atlanta Falcons have been without the services of Pro Bowl running back Devonta Freeman due to a nagging knee injury that occurred late in the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. During an interview on 92.9 The Game on Wednesday morning, head coach Dan Quinn stated that Freeman […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman won’t be available for their Week 2 matchup against the Carolina Panthers due to a knee contusion. As it turns out, it’s just the start what is expected to be an extended injury layoff. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Freeman is expected to be sidelined for 2-3 weeks […]

It appears that the Atlanta Falcons will be shorthanded on Sunday. Running back Devonta Freeman has officially be ruled out of the division rival Carolina Panthers, according to ESPN’s Josina Anderson. Devonta Freeman is OUT Sunday. — JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 14, 2018 Freeman is dealing with a sore knee and after last Thursday’s game against the […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman didn’t practice Wednesday according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, and his status for Sunday’s game is currently up in the air. #Falcons coach Dan Quinn said RB Devonta Freeman is not practicing today. Quinn said he’s sore, though structurally sounded like Freeman was OK. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman told NFL Network’s Mike Garofolo that he’s OK after a late-game injury scare in their 18-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night. Freeman limped to the sideline with apparent discomfort in his knee during the game’s closing minutes. Freeman did not address the injury in his postgame […]

Earlier this week, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn voiced that the team’s plan moving forward in the preseason will be to rest their both Pro Bowlers in running back Devonta Freeman and Julio Jones until the start of the regular season. It hasn’t taken long for both players to come out in support of […]

The 2018 regular season is inching closer just a couple of weeks away from getting under with only two more preseason games left on the docket. With that in mind, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn has voiced that he plans to sit both Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones and Pro Bowl running back Devonta […]

Two of the Atlanta Falcons’ best skill players are not going to be on the field Friday night when the team faces the New York Jets in a preseason match at MetLife Stadium. According to Kimberly Jones of the NFL Network, Falcons running back Devonta Freeman and wide receiver Julio Jones will not be participating […]

One of the biggest storylines going into the 2018 NFL season is the league’s new rule that will not allow players to initiate contact with the helmet. Needless to say, players around the NFL have not been shy about voicing their displeasure about it. Among them is Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman. According to Steve Hummer […]

It is no secret that the Atlanta Falcons boast one of the best backfield tandems in Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman. It appears that the latter may be poised for an increased role in the offense this upcoming season. Coleman is entering the final year of his rookie contract. As a result, he is expecting a […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman was far from 100 percent during the playoffs as he played through injuries to his MCL and PCL in his right knee which he suffered in Week 17. But as Freeman said to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the condition of his knee is slowly improving as he […]

The Atlanta Falcons have one of the more dynamic running back platoons in the NFL with Pro Bowler Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman. The Falcons already locked up Freeman to a five-year, $41.25 million extension last summer. They will now have to decide whether to do the same with Coleman, who is set to be […]

The Atlanta Falcons didn’t have their two skill-position star players at 100 percent during the playoffs as wide receiver Julio Jones and running back Devonta Freeman were both carrying injuries. Freeman, especially, played through a sprained MCL and PCL in his knee in their two playoff games which potentially required surgery. But as Vaughn McClure […]

It wasn’t that long ago that Devonta Freeman said he “figured out” how to stay healthy. But according to ESPN’s Vaughn McClure, the Atlanta Falcons running back was far from healthy during the playoffs. Freeman confessed he played with a sprained posterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his right knee during the postseason. Freeman […]

Despite squaring off against the NFL’s highest-scoring offense in the NFC Wild Card game, the Atlanta Falcons are liking their chances in the NFC Wild Card. Part of the reason is that they are at full strength with all their players expected to play against the Los Angeles Rams. Among the notable names with a […]

The Atlanta Falcons will be at full force for Saturday’s wild card matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, as Pro Bowl running back Devonta Freeman has been cleared to play, per Vaughn McClure of ESPN. Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is cleared to go for Saturday’s wild-card matchup against the Los Angeles Rams after being held back this […]

The Atlanta Falcons are lined up for an NFC Wild Card matchup with the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday night. There had been some minor concerns surrounding Pro Bowl running back Devonta Freeman due to him not practicing on Tuesday with a knee injury. However, head coach Dan Quinn stated he was “encouraged” by Freeman […]