EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Two-time Pro Bowl halfback Devonta Freeman has signed with the New York Giants.
The Giants announced the signing of Freeman on Wednesday, a day after 2018 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Saquon Barkley was placed on injured reserve with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
Freeman played his first six NFL seasons for the Atlanta Falcons, who released him in March. He signed a one-year, $3 million contract with New York.
The Giants also placed wide receiver Sterling Shepard on injured reserve with turf toe.