Fans react: Falcons’ Freeman becomes the NFL’s highest-paid running back
The Atlanta Falcons and running back Devonta Freeman agreed on a five-year, $41.25 million contract on Wednesday.
The deal that made Freeman the NFL’s highest-paid running back included a $15 million signing bonus and $22 million in guaranteed money.
The four-year League veteran out of FSU was set to make $1.838 million on the last year of his rookie contract before he agreed to terms Wednesday morning.
In the past two seasons with the Falcons, Freeman rushed for 2,132 yards and 22 touchdowns, averaging 4.4 yard per carry. Freeman was also an asset downfield in 2015 and 2016, receiving for 1,040 yards and five touchdowns on 127 receptions.
Here’s what fans across the League had to say about Freeman’s record-breaking contract:
Good for Devonta Freeman. That guy is a great, all-around back that has made the Falcons a better team #NFL
— Josh Johnson (@jvancejohnson) August 9, 2017
Contract amount aside, Devonta Freeman earned that contract.
— Nathan Butler Jr. (@ATLSportsNate) August 9, 2017
He was literally behind Steven Jackson & Quizz his rookie year (Smitty fault)
Devonta deserves that mula
— Pintrest Papi (@LetoLior) August 9, 2017
Like, Devonta Freeman just got that big PayDay he deserves every penny.
— S〽️ooth (@2CoolSoSmooth) August 9, 2017
8.25 million for Devonta Freeman...guy is legit. But that's a lot of money for a RB.
— John Nunes (@JohnHorseNunes) August 9, 2017
Devonta Freeman is a falcon for life boom
— Troy Grassel (@grasshole2) August 9, 2017
😤 (@CalledMe_Buskey) August 9, 2017Devonta Freeman got paid . Now it's time for LeVeon to get paid . Make it happen @steelers
— Branrence
Devonta Freeman is the highest paid RB in the NFL which means there is zero chance I'll be drafting him.
— Coffeecakesque (@FranzCoffeecake) August 9, 2017
5 years seems a lot for a running back, but get that money, Devonta. https://t.co/VQssLFQWHC
— Mitchell Northam (@primetimeMitch) August 9, 2017
Devonta deserves every penny of that money. Respect.
— Ob$ervant (@RalphJordan_) August 9, 2017
