Running back Royce Freeman is supposedly finalizing a contract with the Dallas Cowboys, meaning the Los Angeles Rams won’t be getting him back. On the NFL field, Freeman is becoming into a true journeyman. After being selected by the Denver Broncos in the 2018 NFL Draft, he played for the Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, Rams, and now the Cowboys, who are in desperate need of a running back.
The information disclosed so far is that it’s a one-year deal so Freeman very well could find himself on another NFL squad in a year’s time.
Last season, Freeman had a few big plays for Los Angeles and filled in occasionally for starter Kyren Williams, who was hurt or wanted a break. Freeman has always had skill; Denver selected him in the third round in the past. Whether it’s due to a lack of performance or opportunity, he doesn’t seem to be able to hold onto lead back responsibilities. Maybe that will change in Dallas, where Rico Dowdle and Freeman seem to have an open running back room at the moment. Through the draft, the team can still add players.
Los Angeles will probably need to decide who to add at RB in order to make up for Freeman’s departure. Alternatively, Zach Evans, the Rams’ second-year back, might be prepared to advance, or there might be another option on the team. Additionally, it’s probable that Sean McVay and Les Snead have a running back selected in the draft.
Regardless of what occurs, it seems like LA will have to go without Freeman. It’s unclear if the Rams anticipated having Freeman in their plans for the upcoming campaign. He most definitely isn’t now.
