Running back Todd Gurley agreed to a contract with the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, a day after he was released by the Los Angeles Rams. A source told ESPN’s Jordan Schultz that Gurley agreed to a one-year contract. The Falcons had released starting running back Devonta Freeman on Monday. It’s a homecoming for Gurley, who played in college at the University of Georgia.
The Falcons had released starting running back Devonta Freeman on Monday. It’s a homecoming for Gurley, who played in college at the University of Georgia.
The Falcons are desperate to jump start a running game that ranked 30th in the league last season. This also is a make-or-break year for the Falcons as owner Arthur Blank decided to keep coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff. In a year where the playoffs are imperative, Quinn and Dimitroff obviously were willing to take a gamble.
Gurley, at this best, could be a productive, dual-threat running back the Falcons are looking for to replace Freeman. In five seasons with the Rams, Gurley rushed for 5,404 yards and 58 touchdowns. He also caught 218 passes for 2,090 yards and 12 touchdowns.