The Dallas Cowboys signed free-agent running back Royce Freeman to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday, according to a source. The former third-round pick of the Denver Broncos in 2018 out of Oregon spent last year with the Los Angeles Rams and had 77 carries for 319 yards and two rushing touchdowns in 14 regular-season games (zero starts) while adding a 13-yard catch on two targets. Even with Tony Pollard departing via Tennessee in free agency this offseason, it might be tough for Freeman to make a huge impact in Dallas' backfield in 2024 alongside the likes of Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn and Malik Davis. The Cowboys could also add more competition at the position via the upcoming draft. At best, Freeman could be a touchdown-dependent RB3/flex option in fantasy in 2024.
Los Angeles Rams running back Royce Freeman has an opportunity to lead the backfield with Kyren Williams being rested. Freeman was given an increased role when Williams went on injured reserve earlier this season and impressed. The 27-year-old has carried the ball 73 times for 317 yards and two touchdowns on the ground this season. He beat out Darrell Henderson Jr. and has proven to be the best pure runner when Williams is out. Facing the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18, consider Freeman as a cheap DFS dart throw and RB4 in fantasy leagues.
Los Angeles Rams running back Royce Freeman rushed just one time for no yards and did not see a target in the Week 13 win over the Cleveland Browns. It was a disappointing development for fantasy managers who utilized him as a deep-league flex play. After his usage on Sunday, he can no longer be trusted in fantasy lineups. That said, he remains a bench stash in case Kyren Williams has to miss any time down the stretch. Darrell Henderson is on the team's practice squad, so Freeman looks to have beat him out. It's worth noting Ronnie Rivers (knee) could return from Injured Reserve soon.
Los Angeles Rams running back Royce Freeman will be the clear RB2 behind Kyren Williams going forward. Williams was activated from Injured Reserve and taken off the injury report ahead of the team's Week 12 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Freeman outplayed Darrell Henderson Jr. and was much more efficient while the two split the backfield. Considering Williams could be eased into the offense, Freeman has an opportunity to continue that production. The 27-year-old should be stashed in leagues and has every-week starter potential if Williams misses any more time this season.
Los Angeles Rams running back Royce Freeman was the clear base-down back in the team's 17-16 win against the Seattle Seahawks. Freeman carried the ball 17 times for 73 yards, leading the team in rushing yards for the fourth straight game. He has been more efficient than Darrell Henderson Jr. on the ground by a wide margin since the injury of Kyren Williams (ankle). While Freeman has produced with the carries he has gotten, Henderson is the team's pass-down back. Factoring in that Williams has a good chance to return in their Week 12 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, Freeman is a low-end RB4 at best but should now be considered over Henderson.
Los Angeles Rams running back Royce Freeman has played over 40% of all offensive snaps through the last three weeks. Kyren Williams (knee) can not be activated off IR until Week 12, giving Freeman another opportunity to produce. Freeman has been much more efficient than Darrell Henderson Jr. on the ground but has been a non-factor in the passing game. The 27-year-old now faces a Seattle Seahawks defense that has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing backs. He should be considered a low-end and deep-league flex play in Week 11.
Royce Freeman Leads Team In Rushing For Third Straight Game
Los Angeles Rams running back Royce Freeman was not efficient in the team's Week 9 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Freeman rushed the ball 12 times for just 32 yards on the ground while drawing one target which he could not bring in. The 27-year-old has now led the team in rush yards for all three games that Kyren Williams (ankle) has been out for. Freeman and Darrell Henderson Jr. have split the backfield almost evenly, making it tough to trust either weekly. Freeman is an RB4 option at best in his Week 10 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.
Los Angeles Rams running back Royce Freeman has split snaps almost evenly with Darrell Henderson Jr. over the last two games. Freeman has rushed the ball 21 times for 110 yards and one touchdown during that span. What has held the 27-year-old back is his lack of involvement in the passing game, as he has yet to draw a single target on the season. Freeman out-snapped Henderson in Week 8 and proved to be more efficient on the ground. With Brett Rypien likely to start at quarterback, the team may lean much more into the run game. Treat Freeman as a sneaky flex play in his Week 9 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
Los Angeles Rams running back Royce Freeman led the team in rushing during their Week 8 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The 27-year-old rushed the ball nine times for an efficient 44 yards on the ground, as well as the team's only rushing touchdown. However, he did not draw a single target for the second straight week and looks to be strictly a runner out of the backfield. Freeman should have already been picked up in all leagues and is worth a stash at the very least with Kyren Williams (ankle) out. He should be played as an RB4 and desperate flex start in the team's Week 9 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
Los Angeles Rams running back Royce Freeman is splitting the backfield with Darrell Henderson Jr. as Kyren Williams (ankle) is out. The 27-year-old played 43% of all offensive snaps in Week 7, while Henderson played the other 57%. Freeman rushed the ball 12 times for 66 yards on the ground, which led the team. It is evident that the team trusts the two backs over Zach Evans and Myles Gaskin and they will continue to receive the majority of the workload. Treat Freeman as an RB4 and mainly a start in deep leagues against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8.
