Running back Todd Gurley reportedly passed his physical with Atlanta Falcons on Monday, clearing all doubts about his health and readiness for 2020 NFL season. Gurley agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million deal with Falcons back in April but hasn’t had a chance to take the physical due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Gurley had a disappointing campaign in 2019, finishing the year with career-low touches (223) and rushing yards (857). There were rumors that the 25-year-old RB struggled due to a chronic knee issue, and the chatter increased when Los Angeles Rams decided to release him at the end of the season.
Despite what’s still unknown, Falcons took a chance on Gurley as they needed a No.1 running back after previously releasing Devonta Freeman. If the physical is any indicator, Atlanta made the right decision and got a talented player that is eager to bounce back with a productive year.
Todd Gurley entered the league in 2015 as Rams’ 10th overall pick and it didn’t take much to make his mark in the league as he won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award and earned Pro Bowl nod in his first season as a pro. After a solid sophomore year, Gurley went on to make two more Pro Bowl appearances and get selected to First-Team All-Pro in consecutive years.
These spectacular performances earned Gurley a massive four-year, $60 million contract extension with the Rams that made him the NFL’s highest-paid running back. However, he didn’t get to enjoy it all that much as Rams surprisingly opted to move on from him this offseason.
