Devonta Freeman rushes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Atlanta. Credit: Getty Images/Carmen Mandato
Devonta Freeman signed his one-year contract with the Giants on Wednesday, replacing two offensive stars in separate ways.
First, his presence helps fill the void left when Saquon Barkley was lost for the season with a torn ACL. Second, he takes the place of Sterling Shepard on the 53-man roster. Shepard was placed on injured reserve with a turf toe injury he suffered on Sunday.
Shepard is eligible to return to action at any point after Week 5 of this season.