Devonta Freeman

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Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs through the line during NFL football training camp Friday, July 28, 2017, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Falcons have opened training camp without reaching an agreement on a contract extension for running back Freeman, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal.(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) and linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) cover running back Devonta Freeman on a pass reception during NFL football training camp on Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman and running back Devonta Freeman walk to the field for NFL football training camp on Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman leads the way through an agility drill during NFL football practice Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman speaks to the media at the team's practice facility, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Branden Camp /Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman makes his way to the court at Philips Arena for a pep rally during halftime of an NBA basketball game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Washington Wizards on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. Freeman and the Falcons will face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 51. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman stretches during hte NFL football teams rookie minicamp Sunday, May 18, 2014 in Flowery Branch, Ga. When Freeman was selected by Atlanta in the fourth round, he said he "felt like the first pick of the first round" due to the opportunity he sees with the Falcons. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman runs drills during the teams NFL football rookie minicamp football practice Sunday, May 18, 2014 in Flowery Branch, Ga. When Freeman was selected by Atlanta in the fourth round, he said he "felt like the first pick of the first round" due to the opportunity he sees with the Falcons. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman catches a pass at the teams NFL football rookie minicamp Sunday, May 18, 2014 in Flowery Branch, Ga. When Freeman was selected by Atlanta in the fourth round, he said he "felt like the first pick of the first round" due to the opportunity he sees with the Falcons. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)