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Royce Freeman
28-Year-Old
Free Agent
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2024 Rush/Rec Stats
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77
YDS
319
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2
YDS
13
TD
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
After looking like his career was nearly over the prior two seasons, Freeman had a mild resurgence in 2023 for a Rams team scrambling for backfield depth due to injuries. Over a five-game stretch between Weeks 7 and 12, the 28-year-old averaged 4.6 yards per carry on 12.6 totes per game, and he scored his first rushing TDs since 2019. Freeman saw only 14 carries the rest of the season, but he showed enough to get a one-year contract from the Cowboys this offseason. He'll compete for snaps in a wide-open backfield against Ezekiel Elliott, Rico Dowdle and others as Dallas looks to replace Tony Pollard, and while Freeman is unlikely to see big volume, he could be a useful part of a committee. Read Past Outlooks
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Doesn't make 'Boys' 53-man roster
Freeman was released by the Cowboys on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Freeman's chances of making the Cowboys' 53-man roster appeared slim due to the fact that he was the third running back behind Malik Davis and Deuce Vaughn entering Saturday's preseason finale against the Chargers. Freeman finished the preseason with 67 rushing yards on 15 carries while adding one catch for seven yards. The 2018 third-round pick should garner some interest from teams looking to add a veteran running back to their roster or practice squad.
Freeman's chances of making the Cowboys' 53-man roster appeared slim due to the fact that he was the third running back behind Malik Davis and Deuce Vaughn entering Saturday's preseason finale against the Chargers. Freeman finished the preseason with 67 rushing yards on 15 carries while adding one catch for seven yards. The 2018 third-round pick should garner some interest from teams looking to add a veteran running back to their roster or practice squad.
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Measurables Review
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How do Royce Freeman's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"Weight
238 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.54 secShuttle Time
4.16 secCone Drill
6.90 secVertical Jump
34.0 inBroad Jump
118 inBench Press
17 repsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
32.00 in
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Houston gave Freeman a job in Week 10 last season after being released by the Panthers, the second of three teams to employ him in 2021. He joined the Texans just before they released Phillip Lindsay and David Johnson landed on the COVID-19 list. Those circumstances elevated Freeman to second on the depth chart behind Rex Burkhead for a spell. This coming season, the 26-year-old returns to a crowded but unheralded running back room. The top three options are Marlon Mack, Rex Burkhead and rookie Dameon Pierce. After that, there are two open spots, one of which could go to a fullback. With that in mind, get used to hearing Freeman's name along with fellow depth RBs Dare Ogunbowale and Darius Anderson.
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Third back on field Saturday
Freeman carried the ball eight times for 35 yards and caught his only target for seven yards in Saturday's 26-19 preseason loss to the Chargers.
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Solid showing in win
Freeman (groin) rushed seven times for 32 yards in the Cowboys' 27-12 preseason win over the Raiders on Saturday night.
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Leaves practice with injury
Freeman left Monday's practice with what appeared to be a groin injury, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Well positioned for backup role
Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones suggested Monday that Freeman is in good position for a roster spot and backup role, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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Picked up by Dallas
Freeman signed a one-year contract with the Cowboys on Tuesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Projected cut, per Machota
Freeman is unlikely to make the Cowboys' 53-man roster, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Machota projects Dallas will keep Ezekiel Elliott, Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn at running back along with fullback Hunter Luepke, while cutting Freeman and Malik Davis. If Freeman fails to make the team, it would be a missed opportunity for the veteran running back considering Dallas has arguably the least impressive backfield in the NFL entering the 2024 season. Freeman will have a chance to make his case for a spot with Dallas during training camp and preseason after compiling 319 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 4.1 yards per carry with the Rams over 14 regular-season games in 2023.
Machota projects Dallas will keep Ezekiel Elliott, Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn at running back along with fullback Hunter Luepke, while cutting Freeman and Malik Davis. If Freeman fails to make the team, it would be a missed opportunity for the veteran running back considering Dallas has arguably the least impressive backfield in the NFL entering the 2024 season. Freeman will have a chance to make his case for a spot with Dallas during training camp and preseason after compiling 319 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 4.1 yards per carry with the Rams over 14 regular-season games in 2023.