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Rams acquire veteran running back Royce Freeman to replace retiring Sony Michel

Texans running back Royce Freeman looks for room to run during a game last season in Houston.
Veteran running back Royce Freeman played in four games last season for the Texans, rushing for 117 yards in 41 carries.
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By Gary Klein
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The Rams, moving to fill the void left by Sony Michel’s retirement, have agreed to contract terms with veteran running back Royce Freeman, the team announced Sunday.

Freeman, 27, will join a running back corps that includes starter Cam Akers, Kyren Williams, Ronnie Rivers and rookie Zach Wilson.

Coach Sean McVay said on Saturday that Michel was retiring.

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The 6-foot, 238-pound Freeman, a sixth-year pro, played last season for the Houston Texans. He rushed for 117 yards in 41 carries.

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Freeman played his first three seasons for the Denver Broncos and also played for the Carolina Panthers. He has rushed for 1,473 yards and eight touchdowns overall.

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Gary Klein

Gary Klein covers the Los Angeles Rams for the Los Angeles Times. Before that, he covered USC’s football program and athletic department. He began working for The Times in the San Fernando Valley edition and has reported on high school, college and pro sports. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from Cal State Northridge.

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