The Atlanta Falcons and Devonta Freeman continue to try to hammer out details of a contract extension.
According to Mike Silver of NFL.com, Freeman and the Falcons are in discussions over a five-year extension — but it’s still enough of a doubt that the running back has purchased a $10 million insurance policy as protection in case there is no deal.
Falcons RB Devonta Freeman has purchased a $10 million insurance policy to protect him in the event he & Falcons don't agree to an extension
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) July 28, 2017
Freeman would make $1.8 million in the final year of his rookie deal. Insurance policy adds protection in event he is injured
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) July 28, 2017
The Falcons & Freeman are still negotiating a possible five-year extension that would make him one of NFL's highest-paid backs @nflnetwork
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) July 28, 2017
Negotiations have been touch and go, and the fact that the thousand-yard rusher is buying insurance is a clear indication that a deal is not a foregone conclusion. The Falcons, however, have remained upbeat throughout the whole process.
