Falcons’ Freeman tops list of highest-paid running backs in NFL

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Falcons’ Freeman tops list of highest-paid running backs in NFL

With a new five-year deal , the Atlanta Falcons’ Devonta Freeman will be the NFL’s highest-paid running back.

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 18: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons runs off the field after scoring during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 13: LeSean McCoy #25 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates his touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts but the touchdown run was called back on a penalty during the first half at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 13, 2015 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 11: Doug Martin #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to stiff arm Brian Poole #34 of the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 11, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 20: Chris Ivory #33 of the Jacksonville Jaguars makes a catch against the Detroit Lions during first half action at Ford Field on November 20, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Rookie Leonard Fournette could make a difference for the Jacksonville Jaguars this season.. ELSA/GETTY IMAGES

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 07: Lamar Miller #26 of the Houston Texans carries the ball against the Oakland Raiders in the AFC Wild Card game at NRG Stadium on January 7, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 20: DeMarco Murray #29 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the ball during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 24: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys rushes the ball during the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium on November 24, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 13: C.J. Anderson #22 of the Denver Broncos warms up before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on October 13, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 02: Running back Christian McCaffrey of Stanford answers questions from the media on Day 2 of the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 18: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons runs off the field after scoring during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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