33 NFL running backs will make more than Devonta Freeman in 2017

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33 NFL running backs will make more than Devonta Freeman in 2017

Thirty-three running backs, four of them rookies, will see a larger pay day than Atlanta's Devonta Freeman this season. The two-time Pro Bowl selection is entering his fourth season in the NFL and is negotiating a new deal with the Falcons. See who will earn more and what they did last season:

Thirty-three running backs, four of them rookies, will see a larger payday than Atlanta's Devonta Freeman this season. The two-time Pro Bowl selection is entering his fourth season in the NFL and negotiating a new deal. See who will earn more and what they did last season:

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Leonard Fournette of LSU reacts after being picked #4 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 20: Le'Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers avoids a tackle by Christian Kirksey #58 of the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/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)

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)

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 11: Running back LeSean McCoy #25 of the Buffalo Bills carries the ball in the first half of the Buffalo Bills vs. the Baltimore Ravens game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 11, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/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)

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)

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)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: James White #28 of the New England Patriots runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 16: Eddie Lacy #27 of the Green Bay Packers leaps over Brandon Carr #39 of the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at Lambeau Field on October 16, 2016 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Green Bay Packers 30-16. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 17: Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball against the New Orleans Saints in the 1st quarter during the game at Bank of America Stadium on November 17, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 07: Latavius Murray #28 of the Oakland Raiders carries the ball against the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card game at NRG Stadium on January 7, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 11: Demario Davis #56 of the Cleveland Browns tackles Ryan Mathews #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 11, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - NOVEMBER 06: Matt Forte #22 of the New York Jets scoresa touchdown during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on November 6, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 25: Darren Sproles #43 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs to score a 73-yard touchdown in the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field on September 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 15: Mike Gillislee #35 of the Buffalo Bills questions a call during the second half against the New York Jets at New Era Field on September 15, 2016 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 30: Bilal Powell #29 of the New York Jets carries the ball for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 30, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 15: Running back Mark Ingram #22 of the New Orleans Saints rushes against the Washington Redskins in the third quarter at FedExField on November 15, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 18: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the game against the Indianapolis Colts on December 18, 2016 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Peterson returns to play after injuring his knee in week two of the season. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 01: Frank Gore #23 of the Indianapolis Colts is brought down by Telvin Smith #50 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of a game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 1, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 11: Running back Danny Woodhead #39 of the San Diego Chargers makes an aggressive cut in space on a rush in the second quarter of the game agains the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on September 11, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G Aiken/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 02: Running back Dalvin Cook of Florida State 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)

CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 29: Rex Burkhead #33 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball during the preaseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Paul Brown Stadium on August 29, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/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)

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Giovani Bernard #25 of the Cincinnati Bengals makes a break during the NFL International Series Game between Washington Redskins and Cincinnati Bengals at Wembley Stadium on October 30, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

BELLEVUE, WA - NOVEMBER 13: Seattle Seahawks Running Back Marshawn Lynch attends in store appearance for the launch of BEASTMODE x PSD at Champs at Bellevue Square on November 13, 2015 in Bellevue, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for PSD Underwear)

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 08: Shane Vereen #34 of the New York Giants celebrates a touchdown during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 8, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 14: Chris Thompson #37 of the Washington Redskins scores a 9 yard touchdown in the second quarter against the New York Giants during their game at MetLife Stadium on December 14, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 24: Isaiah Crowell #34 of the Cleveland Browns rushes against the San Diego Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 24, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 02: Joe Mixon #25 of the Oklahoma Sooners warms up prior to playing the Auburn Tigers during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 2, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 23: Running back Jamaal Charles #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs rushes the ball against the New Orleans Saints at Arrowhead Stadium during the second quarter of the game on October 23, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 29: Damien Williams #26 of the Miami Dolphins carries the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on September 29, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 4: Running back Terrance West #28 of the Baltimore Ravens scores a fourth quarter touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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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Thirty-three running backs, four of them rookies, will see a larger payday than Atlanta's Devonta Freeman this season. The two-time Pro Bowl selection is entering his fourth season in the NFL and negotiating a new deal. See who will earn more and what they did last season:

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