Atlanta Falcons place RB Devonta Freeman on IR

Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman will be placed on the injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday.

Freeman sustained groin and foot injuries against the Steelers in Week 5, but the Falcons are hopeful that he can return later this season.

The running back missed Sunday's win against Tampa due to a foot injury. He also sat out three games earlier this season with a knee injury.

It is yet another major loss for the Falcons, with Ricardo Allen, Deion Jones, Andy Levitre and Keanu Neal already out for the season.

In the two games played this season, Freeman did not record a touchdown and rushed for only 68 yards.

Tevin Coleman and Ito Smith are listed as No. 2 and No. 3 running backs on the Falcons depth chart.