Running back Devonta Freeman has caught on with the Bills ahead of this weekend's NFL Divisional Round. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Bills reportedly sign Devonta Freeman to practice squad

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Jan 12, 2021 11:36 AM ET

The Buffalo Bills are adding another experienced veteran to their practice squad ahead of Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Bills are signing running back Devonta Freeman, who was recently cut by the New York Giants.

Bills are signing former Giants’ RB Devonta Freeman to their practice squad, per his rep @DrewJRosenhaus. Bills need another back to make up for loss of RB Zack Moss.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 12, 2021

The Bills lost Zack Moss for the remainder of the playoffs after he suffered an ankle injury against the Indianapolis Colts in the wild-card round. Freeman could end up being called up to replace Moss as soon as this weekend.

In five games for the Giants this season, Freeman had 54 carries for 172 yards and one touchdown with seven receptions for 58 yards.

Before signing with the Giants, Freeman spent six years with the Atlanta Falcons, rushing for 3,972 yards and 32 touchdowns in 77 games. He also had 257 receptions for 2,015 yards and 11 touchdowns before being released by the franchise in March 2020.

The Bills also signed veteran wide receiver Kenny Stills to their practice squad before their wild-card round matchup against the Colts. He did not play in that game.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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