Freeman is unlikely to play next Monday against the Giants, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

With a Week 8 bye on the schedule, the Falcons may opt to hold Freeman out for a fifth time in six games. In the event he's ruled out again, the Falcons will turn to Tevin Coleman as the primary running back, with Ito Smith serving as a change-of-pace option.

Coach Dan Quinn ruled out Freeman (groin/foot) for next Monday's game against the Giants, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Falcons' schedule includes a Week 8 bye, so the team clearly is holding Freeman out one more game with the hope the bone bruise in his foot is behind him. In his stead, Tevin Coleman will continue to lead the backfield, with Ito Smith mixing in on occasion.

Freeman (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman didn't practice at all this week and will now sit out for a fourth time in six games. Tevin Coleman gets another opportunity to lead the Atlanta backfield, with rookie Ito Smith in a supporting role. The Falcons reportedly don't view the bone bruise in Freeman's foot as a long-term issue, but it is somewhat worrisome that he's also dealing with a groin injury, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The next opportunity to play will come on Monday Night Football against the Giants in Week 7.

Freeman (foot) was not spotted at Friday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, so unless he gets some work in behind the scenes Friday, his chances of playing in Week 6 are seemingly slim. The Falcons will reveal whether or not he has any chance to suit up Sunday when they release their final injury report of the week.

The Falcons listed Freeman (foot) as a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Dan Quinn said earlier Thursday that Freeman would go through a light workout during the team's walk-through practice, but whatever activity the running back was able to muster didn't register as limited participation. Freeman will have one last chance Friday to fit in some more work before the Falcons release their final injury report, but his status for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers doesn't seem to be trending in a positive direction. Tevin Coleman looks like the top candidate to pace the Atlanta backfield in touches in Week 6.

Coach Dan Quinn said that Freeman (foot) will take part in Thursday's walk-through practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Falcons will relay later Thursday whether Freeman's involvement constituted full, limited or non-participation in their second practice of the week. Freeman was withheld from Wednesday's session with a bone bruise in his foot, which he apparently sustained at some point during Sunday's 41-17 loss to the Steelers. Quinn noted that Freeman is still feeling sore, but was adamant the running back's setback wasn't a long-term concern. That being said, Freeman's availability for the Week 6 matchup with the Buccaneers still looks to be in some peril, potentially setting Tevin Coleman up for a leading role in the Atlanta backfield.

Freeman's (foot) status for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers is still in question, but the Falcons do not believe he is facing a long-term absence, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman is currently nursing a bone contusion in his foot that caused him to miss Wednesday's practice, and now his status for Week 6 is in doubt. With the Falcons not concerned about a long-term absence for Freeman, it's possible they exercise caution this weekend in order to avoid any further damage, but more clarity on his health should come based on how much he is able to practice over the next two days. Expect an update later on Thursday when the team releases its practice report.

Freeman (foot) is recovering from a bone contusion, putting his status in doubt for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman returned from a knee injury for Sunday's 41-17 loss to Pittsburgh, taking eight carries for 32 yards and two catches for nine yards in his first appearance since Week 1. He then sat out Wednesday's practice with a new injury, which apparently is serious enough to threaten his Week 6 availability. Another absence would once again leave Tevin Coleman as the leader of the Atlanta backfield, with rookie Ito Smith getting some work off the bench.

Freeman is tending to a bone contusion in his foot, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

After putting an end to a three-game absence this past Sunday, Freeman has swapped a right knee bruise with a foot contusion, which didn't allow him to practice Wednesday, While he worked on a side field instead, his availability for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers is "clearly in doubt," according to Rapoport. In the event he's inactive again, Tevin Coleman would lead the backfield with Ito Smith spelling him on occasion.

Freeman didn't practice Wednesday due to a foot injury, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Previously afflicted by a knee injury, Freeman returned from a three-game absence this past Sunday in Pittsburgh to post 41 yards from scrimmage on 10 touches. He worked in a near even timeshare with Tevin Coleman, who turned nine touches into 30 yards from scrimmage, while Ito Smith scored the lone touchdown among Falcons running backs. Given two more chances to practice this week, Freeman's status will be one to watch to learn whether he can work his way through the foot issue.