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Report: Falcons' Devonta Freeman to Be Placed on IR with Foot, Groin Injuries

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 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.

The 26-year-old Florida State product has struggled with injuries in 2018, though. After missing three games with a knee injury, he returned for one contest before heading back to the sideline with a foot issue.