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Falcons' Devonta Freeman: Looking good during offseason
Coach Dan Quinn said Freeman looks like his old self again, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official website reports. "He was another one who had so much to prove and to get back out on the field and to recapture his energy and style so quickly," Quinn said. "I was very happy to see that. He looks so much like himself."
Entering Year 2 of a five-year, $41.25 million extension, Freeman returned from season-ending groin surgery to participate in OTAs and June minicamp. Between the contract and Tevin Coleman's departure for San Francisco, the Falcons have every incentive to reinstall Freeman as a heavily featured part of their offense. He's only 27 years old and will be running behind an offensive line that added two first-round picks during the draft, but his prime setup won't matter if Freeman can't stay healthy. He missed games early last season with a knee bruise and a foot contusion before the groin issue wiped out his campaign for good. The 2017 injury log included two concussions and an MCL/PCL sprain, though Freeman only missed two games along the way. Atlanta's subpar backup RB situation -- Ito Smith, Qadree Ollison, Brian Hill, Kenjon Barner -- hints at a degree of confidence in Freeman returning to form.
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Falcons' James Carpenter: Shakes off injury
Carpenter (shoulder) was able to fully participate during OTAs, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.
Carpenter missed the last six games of the regular season due to shoulder surgery. In addition to Carpenter's involvement in OTAs, the Falcons' decision to extend him a four-year, $21 million contract this offseason implies confidence in his health. Aside from 2018, Carpenter has played in all 16 games in every season of his eight-year career.
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Falcons' Ricardo Allen: Little activity during minicamp
Allen (Achilles) didn't actively participate in June minicamp, Matthew Tabeek of the Falcons' official site reports.
Allen is almost nine months removed from surgery to repair a torn Achilles. The safety was present at minicamp and was on the field with the team, but the report suggests he didn't take part in any drills. Coach Dan Quinn indicated last month that the Falcons are optimistic Allen could be ready to go for training camp.
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Falcons' Keanu Neal: Nearing full health
Neal (knee) was on the practice field and spotted running during June minicamp, Matthew Tabeek of the Falcons' official site reports.
Neal is roughly nine months removed from surgery to repair a torn ACL, which parked him on injured reserve early last September. While it isn't clear if Neal participated in any team drills this spring, he's steadily ramping up his activity level and seems close to full health. He could be ready to go for training camp next month.
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