The Facts: According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Falcons may move on from Freeman, who they nearly dealt at the trade deadline and whose move would save them some cap space.

Diehards Line: The Falcons attempted to trade Freeman and the Lions had interest, per Rapoport, but the deal never came to fruition. ... As CBSSports.com noted this week, Freeman is expected to keep his starting job if he stays with the team, but there's no guarantee he survives the offseason as the Falcons try to navigate their difficult cap situation. The veteran running back is entering the third season of a five-year, $41.25 million extension, with no guarantees remaining on his contract. Freeman's release would clear out just $3.5 million in 2020 cap space (per overthecap.com via CBS), but the number could jump as high as $6.5 million if NFL owners and players agree to a new collective bargaining agreement that retains the provision for post-June 1 cuts. If they move on from Freeman, the Falcons would have Brian Hill and second-year man Qadree Ollison as their top options on the roster.