Story update: One day after being cut by the Bears, Royce Freeman landed with the Los Angeles Rams. See our original post below.
The Chicago Bears have terminated the contract of former Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman, according to KPRC-TV’s Aaron Wilson.
Freeman, 28, spent the first three years of his career with the Broncos before being waived. He was initially picked up by the Carolina Panthers before later joining the Houston Texans. After a year and a half in Houston, Freeman joined the Los Angeles Rams ahead of the 2023 season.
Freeman spent time with the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns in 2024 before landing on Chicago’s practice squad in December. He last appeared in a regular season game with the Rams in 2023.
Freeman has rushed 471 times for 1,792 yards and 10 touchdowns in 79 career games (nine starts) in the NFL.
#Bears terminate contract for Royce Freeman
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) January 6, 2025
Elsewhere on the ex-Bronco front, offensive lineman Christian DiLauro signed with the UFL’s Birmingham Stallions, and 13 ex-Denver players signed reserve/future contracts with NFL teams.
The Broncos’ own reserve/future contract signings will begin once Denver’s season comes to an end.
