And this was quick: Former Falcons’ standout Devonta Freeman and the Saints now have reached agreement on a one-year deal, per his agent @DrewJRosenhaus. Freeman reunited with his former college teammate, Jameis Winston. https://t.co/jhg4BXjLLM
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 31, 2021
ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported that the New Orleans Saints were meeting with free agent running back Devonta Freeman, and minutes later added that Freeman and the Saints had agreed to a one-year deal. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport confirmed news of the pickup.
Freeman, a college teammate of Jameis Winston ay Florida State, was voted an All-Pro while playing with the Atlanta Falcons.