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Linebacker Jerrell Freeman won't be joining Falcons

By Staff and wire reports
March 13, 2016

The Falcons won't be adding Jerrell Freeman to their linebacker corps.

The former Indianapolis Colts player agreed to a three-year, $12 million contract with the Chicago Bears Saturday.

ExploreFalcons coach Dan Quinn had said the team had spoken to Freeman and was "very impressed with his tape from Indy.”
ExploreThe Falcons did add a linebacker Friday, bringing veteran Sean Weatherspoon back to the team.

Freeman, 29, started 57 games for the Colts. Since entering the NFL in 2012, he is tied for sixth in the league in tackles. He also has 12 sacks, four interceptions, eight forced fumbles and two touchdowns in his career.

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