UNDATED (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have signed running back D’Onta Foreman.
The move provides added depth behind new starter Mike Davis. Foreman is reunited with Falcons coach Arthur Smith.
Foreman rushed for 95 yards on 22 carries and had a 5-yard touchdown catch while playing in five games for Tennessee last season when Smith was the Titans’ offensive coordinator. Foreman was a third-round draft pick by Houston in 2017.
The Falcons also activated right tackle Kaleb McGary, a starter the last two years, from the physically unable to perform list. McGary missed the start of training camp for undisclosed reasons.
In other NFL news:
— The New York Giants have activated Saquon Barkley from the physically unable to perform list. It’s likely the star running back will not do much immediately. Coach Joe Judge said Barkley is not going to be pushed and there is no timetable to get him into a preseason game or even playing when the season opens on Sept. 12. The NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2018 tore the ACL in his right knee in the second game of last season. He started training camp two weeks ago on the PUP list.
— Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson spoke to the media for the first time since returning from the COVID-19 list. Jackson said he dealt with fatigue and slept a lot, but he’s glad to be back. When asked if the Ravens have talked to him about getting vaccinated, he sounded noncommittal, saying he would keep learning as much as he can about it.
— Deshaun Watson returned to practice with the Houston Texans after not taking part in workouts for almost a week. Watson’s future is uncertain after he asked for a trade in January before 22 women filed lawsuits alleging that he sexually assaulted or harassed them in March. Houston police and the NFL are investigating the allegations, but no charges have been filed.
— New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz has scheduled surgery to a repair a core muscle injury and it’s not clear if he’ll return in time for the regular season. The Saints have signed former Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher to fill in. Lutz announced his procedure with a post on social media and Saints coach Sean Payton says New Orleans would have to replace Lutz “at least for preseason.” Lutz has played in every game for New Orleans since making the team as an undrafted rookie out of Georgia State in 2016.
