Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NFL prohibited in-person free-agency visits, and now there are more big-name veterans still searching for work as we near summer than in any year in recent memory.
The pandemic isn't the only reason running back Devonta Freeman doesn't have a new team—he reportedly already turned down at least one offer. But for the 28-year-old, a "prove it" deal is as good as things are going to get.
And contending teams with holes in their backfields should be prepared to sweeten the pot a little if it means the chance to add a running back who not that long ago was a consistent producer as a runner and receiver.