Freeman agrees to 1-year deal with Giants worth up to $3M
It appears the New York Giants have found their Saquon Barkley replacement after the star running back was lost for the season with a torn ACL.
Free-agent tailback Devonta Freeman has agreed to sign with the Giants on a one-year deal worth up to $3 million, his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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— Devonta Freeman (@devontafreeman) September 23, 2020
Freeman visited the team on Monday. He also met with the Philadelphia Eagles after the 2020 campaign began.
Though his workload will probably be limited at first, the 28-year-old is likely to carve out a lead-back role with the Giants. Only Dion Lewis and Wayne Gallman are on New York's depth chart at the position.
Freeman spent the first six seasons of his career with the Atlanta Falcons before being released earlier this year. He recorded 5,987 yards from scrimmage and scored 32 touchdowns in Atlanta, earning two Pro Bowl nods.
Barkley was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.