Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman's 2018 season has abruptly ended.
According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, Freeman will be placed on injured reserve Tuesday. Freeman is having groin surgery, perIan Rapoportof the NFL Network, although he "could potentially come back if all goes well."
Freeman has developed into a productive leader of the Falcons backfield after inheriting the starting job from Steven Jackson after the 2014 campaign. He posted back-to-back seasons with over 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2015 and 2016. He added 865 yards and seven scores last year.