Devonta Freeman is a two-time Pro Bowl running back in his prime, but it sounds like there is a real chance he may not play at all in 2020.
Freeman will go unsigned by the Seattle Seahawks after they agreed to terms with running back Carlos Hyde on Friday. Hyde signed a one-year deal that could see him earn up to $4 million. According to Michael Silver of NFL.com, that is very similar to a deal that Freeman ultimately declined.
Silver added that Freeman does not feel he has to play from a financial standpoint, and will not sign for less than he believes he’s worth.
Freeman believes he is worth more than what was being offered and has insisted he is willing to sit out and skip the season if his number isn't met. I agree with @caplannfl that he is unlikely to get a better deal than the one he left on the table. https://t.co/SjzQI5U9sX
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) May 22, 2020
Freeman has invested his money well and saved much of the income he's earned thus far. Financially, he does not have to play. His current mentality is that he won't play if he doesn't get an offer that reflects what he believes his value is. https://t.co/CCfydyL3F8
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) May 22, 2020
Freeman ran for 1,000 yards in both 2015 and 2016, but his production has tailed off since and injuries cost him virtually all of 2018. The Falcons released him in March, and it appears that he might not be playing in 2020 at all.
