Freeman (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to Thursday's session, coach Dan Quinn said Freeman would take part in the walk-through portion, but he isn't "ready yet" for contact, per Jason Butt of The Athletic. The preceding came to pass when Freeman made an appearance early before going to the side to stretch, according to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. With no contact work only days before the Falcons' Week 4 tilt with the Bengals, Freeman continues to be a question mark for active status on gameday. In the event of a third consecutive absence, Freeman again would hand the reigns of the backfield to Tevin Coleman

Freeman (knee) participated in the Falcons' team walk-through practice Thursday, but coach Dan Quinn indicated the running back isn't ready for contact work, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman was listed as a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, but it's unclear whether his involvement in Thursday's session will be enough for him to earn a limited tag. In any case, Quinn's comments seem to be the more important takeaway with regards to Freeman's status for Sunday's game against the Falcons. With Freeman having yet to absorb contact since being shut down with the right knee injury, he's seemingly trending toward a third straight absence. Tevin Coleman looks on track to handle a lead-back role again in Week 4.

Freeman (knee) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to the session, coach Dan Quinn predicted Freeman would take part in the walk-through portion of drills, which came to fruition, per McClure. Quinn added that Freeman is "trending up" in his recovery from a bruised right knee, but until he takes part in individual drills, owners will be hard-pressed to rely on the four-year veteran. In the event of a third consecutive absence Sunday against the Bengals, Freeman would yield lead-back duties to Tevin Coleman.

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that Freeman (knee) is "trending up" in his recovery, 92-9 The Game Atlanta reports. "[Freeman] will participate in some of the walk-throughs and [is] getting closer [to a return]," Quinn said.

EDGE Analysis

While it's encouraging to hear that Freeman's condition is improving, Quinn didn't indicate if the running back will be able to return to full practice at any point this week, clouding his availability for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Freeman has missed the Falcons' last two games, affording Tevin Coleman a pair of turns as the team's lead back and allowing rookie Ito Smith to pick up increased snaps as Coleman's understudy.

Freeman (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman hasn't been able to practice in any capacity since injuring his knee in the season opener. Tevin Coleman will handle the lead role for a second straight week, with Ito Smith getting some work off the bench. Freeman will turn his focus to Week 4 against the Bengals.

Freeman (knee) didn't take part in practice Thursday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman was slated to miss 2-3 weeks due to the bruise right knee suffered in the season opener, but coach Dan Quinn threw the running back's status into question this week, stating on multiple occasions that he considers him day-to-day. With no practice reps yet this week, Freeman isn't trending in the right direction for an appearance Sunday versus the Saints. An absence would ensure Tevin Coleman another start, with rookie Ito Smith available for secondary touches.

Freeman (knee) wasn't present at the open portion of Thursday's practice, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

If he indeed logs a second missed practice in a row, Freeman would draw closer to upholding his original prognosis of multiple weeks on the sideline due to a bruised right knee. On the other hand, coach Dan Quinn has said multiple times he considers Freeman day-to-day. Thursday's injury report will reveal whether Freeman took the practice field, which would open the door for a return Week 3.

Freeman (knee) wasn't present at the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

There's a bit of murkiness surrounding Freeman's health. Last week, he was thought to be facing a multi-week absence due to a right knee bruise. However, Dan Quinn said Monday that Freeman was "day-to-day," which he reiterated Wednesday, per Jason Butt of The Athletic. Missing practice isn't the best way to kick off Week 3 prep, but Wednesday's injury report will confirm whether Freeman's knee was the reason for his absence.

Coach Dan Quinn refuted Monday that Freeman (knee) will miss multiple games due to a right knee bruise, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports. Instead, Quinn called Freeman "day-to-day."

EDGE Analysis

Freeman emerged from a season-opening loss in Philadelphia with a right knee injury, which Quinn eventually termed as soreness in the middle of last week. The running back proceeded to miss every practice and be ruled out for Week 2, at which point Adam Schefter of ESPN threw out the potential for a 2-3 week absence. However, Quinn said Monday that statement "certainly didn't come from us." It's unclear if Freeman actually has a chance to suit up Sunday against the Saints, but Wednesday's practice report will give the first indication of his odds to do so. Until Freeman is cleared for game action, Tevin Coleman will be the lead back in Atlanta.

Freeman may be sidelined for up to 3-to-4 weeks with a right knee contusion, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Another Falcons official told Schefter they are projecting a 2-to-3-week absence for Freeman, who was officially ruled out for Sunday's divisional showdown with Carolina two days earlier. Regardless of which timetable proves more accurate, Freeman will be sidelined multiple games with the injury, which is to the same knee that the running back suffered PCL and MCL damage late in the 2017 campaign. Tevin Coleman will be in store for a leading role in the backfield while Freeman is out, with rookie fourth-round pick Ito Smith entering the rotation as Coleman's top understudy.