Looking for reinforcements in the backfield early in training camp, the New Orleans Saints have agreed to a deal with veteran running back Devonta Freeman.
Freeman's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN's Adam Schefter that his client has agreed to a one-year contract with the Saints after the two sides met for a visit Saturday.
Freeman confirmed the deal with NFL reporter Josina Anderson and spoke about joining the team.
IG: JosinaAndersonMore reaction straight from free agent RB Devonta Freeman himself to me on how he's feeling joining the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Saints</a>: "Blessing on blessings.