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New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is carted to the locker room after being injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

With Saquon Barkley out, Giants sign veteran Devonta Freeman

By Tom Canavan - Associated Press

NFL 2019: Quinn facing heat to take Falcons back to playoffs

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman walks off the field after NFL football practice Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Falcons’ Freeman feeling strong, says football is fun again

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) dives past Washington Redskins free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (20) and into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Resurgent Falcons back in playoff race with 3 straight wins

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game, in Pittsburgh. he Atlanta Falcons are placing running back Devonta Freeman on injured reserve with a groin injury. The team made the announcement Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, another major setback in its injury plagued season.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Falcons RB Devonta Freeman goes on IR with groin injury

Associated Press

FILe - In this Sept. 6, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons' Devonta Freeman (24) tries to evade Philadelphia Eagles' Michael Bennett (77) during the first half of an NFL football game, in Philadelphia. Freeman, who has missed three straight games with a sore right knee, is expected back this week, just in time to give the Atlanta Falcons a much-needed boost as they prepare to play at Pittsburgh.(AP Photo/Michael Perez, File)

Falcons RB Freeman expected to return after missing 3 games

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Falcons’ Devonta Freeman again held out of practice

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs after making a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. As the Falcons prepare for a big NFC showdown with Minnesota, Freeman was removed from concussion protocol on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, after missing the last two games. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Falcons RB Devonta Freeman clears concussion protocol

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Falcons rule out Freeman vs. Tampa Bay

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Falcons’ Freeman could miss another game with concussion

Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons' Devonta Freeman (24) runs as Carolina Panthers' Daryl Worley (26) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Freeman, the league’s highest-paid running back, seems likely to miss a game Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, at Seattle following his second concussion in four months. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

Falcons RB Freeman (concussion) won’t play vs Seahawks

Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs to the sidelines after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Freeman is slowly working his way back onto the field. The running back has returned to practice, but will be held out of the Falcons’ final preseason game to ensure he’s healthy for the start of the regular season. Freeman says he “felt good” and “a little looser” at practice. He participated in individual non-contact drills and walk-throughs as part of the final stage of his concussion protocol. Even if he’s cleared to return, he won’t play against Jacksonville. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Falcons fine not seeing Devonta Freeman’s play in preseason

By ANDY BUHLER - Associated Press

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)

Falcon’s Freeman keeps spirits up as he awaits new contract

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2016, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball as Washington Redskins' Will Blackmon (41) gives chase in the second half of an NFL football game, in Arlington, Texas. NFL teams ran the ball less than ever in 2016 yet six playoff teams had a 1,000-yard rusher.Ezekiel Elliot (Cowboys), Jay Ajayi (Dolphins), Le'Veon Bell (Steelers), LeGarrette Blount (Patriots), Devonta Freeman (Falcons) and Lamar Miller (Texans) each topped 1,000 and are still playing. Last year, Adrian Peterson was the only 1,000-yard rusher in the playoffs.(AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)

NFL teams ran less, but several playoff teams had balance

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan watches the action during the second half of an NFL football preseason game Tennessee Titans, Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Under Kyle Shanahan, Falcons’ offense shows similar wrinkles as that of Redskins

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Atlanta Falcons running back Steven Jackson (39) works during a NFL football practice, Wednesday, May 28, 2014, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Jackson plans to improve Falcons’ ground game

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick Jake Matthews answers questions during an NFL football news conference at the team's headquarters Friday, May 9, 2014, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Matthews, an offensive lineman from Texas A&amp;M, was the selected sixth overall in Thursday's NFL draft. (AP Photo/Jason Getz)

Falcons pick RB, CB, 3 LBs on final day of draft

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press