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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Where will Devonta Freeman land?

The man could light up a room: Here the Falcons Devonta Freeman leaves happy after beating Carolina. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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The man could light up a room: Here the Falcons Devonta Freeman leaves happy after beating Carolina. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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Updated May 27, 2020

In the 196th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, former Falcons running back Devonta Freeman, who was released with three years and $23 million left on his contract, has not been signed in free agency and reportedly turned down a deal worth up to $4 million from Seattle. Also, cornerback Isaiah Oliver and president Rich McKay drop by to discuss the offseason and the re-opening of the team’s facilities.

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