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Each NFL team’s best offensive skill player so far

Through the first five weeks of the NFL season, some familiar names sit atop the offensive statistical categories. Quarterbacks like Rodgers and Brady lead many passing categories, while receivers like A.J. Green and Antonio Brown top many receiving …

Tom Brady

15 biggest standouts of NFL Week 3

It was a big day for star performers across the NFL, with several quarterbacks and wide receivers in particular putting up very big days. We also witnessed a rookie nailing a game-winning 61-yard field goal and a few big defensive performances, even …

Devonta Freeman

Falcons, Devonta Freeman agree to extension

The Atlanta Falcons are making Devonta Freeman a wealthy man. According to Michael Silver of NFL.com, the Falcons and Freeman have reached an agreement on a five-year contract extension that will pay the running back $41.25 million over the life of …

Devonta Freeman

Falcons, Devonta Freeman reportedly negotiating five-year extension

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 …

Devonta Freeman

Devonta Freeman’s agent meets with Falcons, no extension reached

The Atlanta Falcons have expressed confidence that they will be able to sign running back Devonta Freeman to a contract extension, but there must be something standing in the way of a deal. Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said Wednesday that …

Devonta Freeman

Falcons reportedly ‘confident’ they will sign Devonta Freeman to extension

Devonta Freeman is entering the final season of his rookie deal with the Atlanta Falcons, but the running back may not have to worry about his contract situation for much longer. ESPN’s Diana Russini reports that the Falcons are …

Devonta Freeman

Falcons GM ‘confident’ Devonta Freeman extension will get done

Devonta Freeman has affirmed himself as one of the NFL’s marquee running backs, and it sounds like his Atlanta Falcons are ready to pay him as such. Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff appeared on SiriusXM Radio’s “Schein on …

Devonta Freeman

Devonta Freeman wants to be ‘real disrespectful’ to defenders this season

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is not planning to show much respect during the 2017 NFL season, and he means that in the best way possible. Freeman, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, told reporters on Tuesday that …

Devonta Freeman

Devonta Freeman says he will not request trade from Falcons

Devonta Freeman isn’t going to push for an exit from the Atlanta Falcons right now. The star running back is headed for the final season of his rookie deal, but he made clear he’s not looking to leave Atlanta after his mentor, Luther …

Devonta Freeman

Devonta Freeman, Kyle Shanahan at odds over missed assignment on key turnover

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman was a big part of the team’s early offensive barrage Sunday night, but a missed assignment on his part may have ultimately turned the tide in Super Bowl LI. With the Falcons up 28-12 and 8:31 left in …

Devonta Freeman

Patriots most worried about Devonta Freeman

The New England Patriots have spent the past two weeks gameplanning for the Atlanta Falcons, and apparently the weapon they’re most concerned with defending is Devonta Freeman. FOX’s Jay Glazer reported on Sunday’s Super Bowl LI …

Devonta Freeman

Devonta Freeman: Dodging a bullet is a distraction, not contract talk

Devonta Freeman has taken some heat over the past week for choosing to talk about his contract situation when his team is preparing for the Super Bowl, but the Falcons running back insists his comments about wanting to get paid have not created an …

Devonta Freeman ‘struggling’ with sharing carries

Devonta Freeman loves Atlanta and reaching the Super Bowl, but even he admits he’d love to see more carries. Freeman, who was a fourth-round pick out of Florida State in 2014, led the team with 227 carries for 1,079 yards and 11 rushing …

Devonta Freeman

Falcons want to reduce Devonta Freeman’s workload next season

As a sophomore, Falcons running back Devonta Freeman ranked fourth in the NFL with 264 carries last season. Now the team is working towards easing off the gas pedal heading into 2016. The Falcons are looking to reduce Freeman’s workload next …

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