Royce Freeman

Royce Freeman is signing with the Cleveland Browns according to Jeremy Fowler.

Fantasy Impact

Freeman was a free agent after being released by the Dallas Cowboys in August, but now joins a Cleveland backfield full of questions with Nick Chubb still recovering from a serious knee injury. The veteran running back will need to carve out a sizeable role before fantasy managers should consider rostering Freeman.

Royce Freeman has been released by the Dallas Cowboys.

Fantasy Impact

Freeman earned praise for his performances earlier this offseason, but the team is now letting him go as they cut down to 53 players. He had a good preseason this year and is likely to land with another team at some point in the season.

Royce Freeman ran for 35 yards on eight carries in the Cowboys 26-19 loss against the Chargers. He also caught his lone target for seven yards receiving.

Fantasy Impact

Freeman is competing for a depth role in the backfield for Dallas this season behind Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle.

Royce Freeman (groin) returned to practice for the Cowboys on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Freeman left Monday's practice early after suffering a groin injury. It's not a serious issue, however, as he was already back at practice on Tuesday. He has been gaining some momentum throughout training camp so far, so if he continues to impress in the preseason, we could see him win a real role for himself on Dallas' offense.

Royce Freeman left practice on Monday with a groin injury.

Fantasy Impact

Freeman signed a one-year deal with the Cowboys back in April. He is competing for a depth role in the backfield for Dallas.