Since receiving a well-deserved contract extension in August 2017, Devonta Freeman has experienced a multitude of different injuries. He suffered multiple concussions in August and November of that year. After returning in December and carrying the Falcons to crucial victories over New Orleans and Tampa Bay, he suffered MCL and PCL injuries during the playoffs.
Freeman was injured again on opening night against Philadelphia. He nearly missed a month due to a knee injury. His return lasted one game in Pittsburgh, as Freeman injured his groin and needed surgery the following week.