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Lamar Jackson finally leads Ravens over Chiefs 36-35

Lamar Jackson finally beat Patrick Mahomes, using his legs to rush for 107 yards and scoring twice, including flipping into the end zone for the winning score as Baltimore defeated...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Devonta Freeman's first carry with Ravens goes for 31 yards Recently-signed Baltimore Ravens running back Devonta Freeman's first carry with the Ravens goes for 31 yards.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • NFL.COM

Rapoport: 'It's hard to imagine a better situation' for Devonta Freeman than Baltimore NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Baltimore Ravens promoted RB Devonta Freeman to their 53-man roster.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • NFL.COM

Ravens promote Devonta Freeman to active roster

The Baltimore Ravens have promoted running back Devonta Freeman to the active roster

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Mahomes, Jackson face off again when Ravens host Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson are ready to face off again

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Ravens sign veteran RB Devonta Freeman to active roster Freeman joins Le'Veon Bell and Latavius Murray as additions to the backfield after the Ravens had three running backs suffer serious injurie...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bumped up to Baltimore roster The Ravens plan to sign Freeman off their practice squad Thursday, the running back's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Impact Despite being a member of Baltimore's practice squad for less than a week, Freeman will get added to the 53-man active roster ahead of Le'Veon Bell, who joined the practice squad three days prior to Freeman. A two-time Pro Bowl selection with the Falcons, the 29-year-old Freeman has been trending down since being limited to two games in 2018 due to groin surgery. He averaged a career-low 3.2 yards per carry in five games with the Giants in 2020 and couldn't win a depth role with the Saints during the preseason, but the running back-needy Ravens will look to see if he has anything left in the tank. Ty'Son Williams and Latavius Murray are both presumably ahead of Freeman in the pecking order for carries, but Freeman could end up being a factor on passing downs after Williams struggled in pass protection in his NFL debut Week 1 versus the Raiders.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not promoted to active roster Freeman wasn't promoted to the Ravens' active roster in advance of Monday night's game against the Raiders, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Nor was was Le'Veon Bell, meaning that Ty'Son Williams, Latavius Murray and Trenton Cannon will handle the team's Week 1 backfield duties. How the trio fares Monday night likely will dictate whether either Freeman and/or Bell gain a promotion for this coming Sunday's contest against Kansas City.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Added to Baltimore's practice squad Freeman has been added to the Ravens' practice squad.

Impact With J.K. Dobbins (knee), Gus Edwards (knee) and Justice Hill (Achilles) all having suffered season-ending injuries, the Ravens have quickly been adding depth to bolster a backfield that now rosters Ty'Son Williams, Latavius Murray and Trenton Cannon, with Freeman and/or Le'Veon Bell candidates to be elevated from the team's practice squad in advance of Week 1 action. Given the timing of all the running back personnel turnover, Williams figures to handle a key role Monday night against the Raiders, while Murray could soon thereafter emerge as a potential lead option. With that in mind, both Freeman and Bell profile as speculative roster adds, but they probably are worth a look for those looking to secure depth at the position.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens' Edwards, Peters go on IR; Murray signed

The Baltimore Ravens have put running back Gus Edwards and cornerback Marcus Peters on injured reserve with knee injuries

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Raiders excited for 1st opener in Las Vegas with fans

The opening season for the Raiders in Las Vegas proved to be a bit of a dud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Ravens' Edwards, Peters have injured knees

The Baltimore Ravens listed running back Gus Edwards and cornerback Marcus Peters as limited in practice Thursday, and ESPN later reported each player had a torn ACL

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Set to join Ravens' practice squad The Ravens plan to add Freeman to their practice squad, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact This news comes in the wake of Gus Edwards suffering a potential season-ending knee injury in Thursday's practice. In the wake of Baltimore's latest major backfield injury, Ty'Son Williams profiles as the team's top healthy rushing option, with Trenton Cannon also on hand and veteran Le'Veon Bell a candidate to be summoned from the team's practice squad, which also reportedly is the expected outcome for Freeman.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Saints Freeman was released by the Saints on Tuesday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Impact Freeman signed in late July and never had much shot at a roster spot without an injury occurring in front of him. The bigger question in New Orleans is how things shake out between Latavius Murray and Tony Jones, who are both competing for backup work behind Alvin Kamara. There have been rumors Murray will be released, but the Saints could also just keep both him and Jones. Meanwhile, Freeman could attract interest from a desperate team at some point this season, but it's also possible he's taken his last carry in the NFL.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 32 yards Freeman rushed seven times for 18 yards while catching both of his targets for 14 yards during Monday's 23-21 preseason victory over Jacksonville.

Impact After totaling 10 yards on nine touches in the preseason opener, Freeman found more success Monday, but the 29-year-old still hasn't shown much to get excited about. Meanwhile, second-year running back Tony Jones has rushed for 106 yards on 12 carries while catching six of eight targets for 42 receiving yards through two preseason games. It's possible the Saints could carry four running backs into the regular season, but Freeman seems far from a lock to make the final roster.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Saints training camp: The good, the bad and the ugly of the first padded practice Devonta Freeman looks "gassed up," C.J. Gardner-Johnson got burned by Deonte Harris and more as the pads go on.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Running back Devonta Freeman can't hide joy after joining New Orleans Saints 'I love the colors, I've always been a Saints fan'

AUGUST 2, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Training Camp Buzz: Devonta Freeman gives Saints 'good versatility' out of the backfield Sean Payton has admired RB Devonta Freeman for years. With new Orleans an RB short, the Saints coach signed the former Falcons star in hopes...

AUGUST 2, 2021 • NFL.COM

Devonta Freeman picks new Saints jersey number, Tommylee Lewis changes again The Saints assigned Devonta Freeman a new jersey number, while Tommylee Lewis has picked his fifth different number in black and gold:

AUGUST 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Saints add veteran Freeman to running back corps

Former Atlanta Falcons and New York Giants running back Devonta Freeman is joining the New Orleans Saints

AUGUST 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Signed by Saints Freeman signed a contract with the Saints on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Freeman came in for a visit Saturday and the Saints were evidently impressed with what they saw, as they wasted little time in getting the veteran running back signed. If Freeman sticks with the Saints, they'll likely use him in tandem with Latavius Murray to spell superstar starter Alvin Kamara.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bills sign RB Freeman to practice squad, place Moss on IR

The Buffalo Bills have signed running back Devonta Freeman to their practice squad to add veteran depth after placing rookie Zack Moss on injured reserve

JANUARY 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Joining Bills' practice squad Freeman (ankle) is signing with the Buffalo practice squad, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact With Zack Moss (ankle) out for the rest of the playoffs, Buffalo has only T.J. Yeldon and 32-year-old Taiwan Jones as backfield options behind Devin Singletary on the active roster. This signing suggests Freeman has recovered from the ankle injury that prevented him from playing for the Giants after Week 7, though he won't necessarily be promoted to the active roster during Buffalo's playoff run. Yeldon is still the best bet to work behind Singletary this Saturday against the Ravens.

JANUARY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Parts ways with Giants The Giants cut Freeman (ankle) from injured reserve Thursday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Giants signed Freeman to replace Saquon Barkley (torn ACL) back in September, and he appeared in five games (four starts) with the team before landing on IR due to an ankle issue and paving the way for Wayne Gallman to claim the top role. In his five appearances, Freeman carried the ball 54 times for 172 yards (3.2 YPC) and a touchdown while also catching seven of 10 targets for 58 yards. Once he's fully healthy, the 28-year-old veteran will be free to search for a chance elsewhere in the league, though he'll very likely have to settle for a backup role.

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Looks comfortable in practice Freeman (ankle) looked good at Friday's practice and appears close to a return, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Giants designated Freeman to return from injured reserve earlier Friday, so he could have an outside chance at being activated ahead of Sunday's game against Cleveland. Whether Freeman rejoins the active roster this week or ahead of either of the Giants' final two games of the regular season, the 28-year-old may have to settle for a smaller role than he enjoyed prior to suffering the ankle injury. Wayne Gallman has done solid work as the Giants' lead back for the past month and a half and may have leapfrogged a healthy Freeman on the depth chart.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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