Freeman (knee), who has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Carolina, is expected to miss two to three weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Freeman officially ruled out, Tevin Coleman is expected to get the start while Ito Smith serves as the backup.

Freeman (knee) won't play Sunday against the Panthers, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Freeman out Sunday, Tevin Coleman is in line to start at running back for the Falcons in Week 2. Freeman will thus look to work his way back in time for the team's Sept. 23 tilt against the Saints.

Freeman (knee) isn't expected to play in Sunday's game against the Panthers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

After missing practice the previous two days, Freeman wasn't on the field for the start of Friday's session, per Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. The Falcons haven't officially ruled him out, but that could be coming when the team releases it's final injury report Friday afternoon. Tevin Coleman is expected to fill in as the starter and handle a heavy workload, with rookie Ito Smith serving as the backup.

Freeman (knee) won't practice Thursday, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman's Week 2 availability has yet to be solidified, but coach Dan Quinn indicated that the Falcons should have a good idea of the running back's status for Sunday's game against the Panthers by Friday. If Freeman is limited at all or out this weekend, Tevin Coleman would be in line for an expanded role out of the Atlanta backfield.

Freeman (knee) won't practice Wednesday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Dan Quinn relayed Wednesday that Freeman is dealing with some soreness and thus falls into the day-to-day category. Previous reports suggested that Freeman's injury isn't believed to be serious, but his absence from practice Wednesday means that his status will need to be monitored as Sunday's game against the Panthers approaches. If Freeman is limited at all or out this weekend, added work would be in the cards for Tevin Coleman.

Freeman is likely to be "good to go" for Sunday's game against the Panthers after suffering a knee injury in last week's season-opening loss to the Eagles, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman was removed from the Week 1 contest in the fourth quarter with the knee issue, resulting in him finishing the night with a disappointing 50 total yards on nine touches (six carries, three receptions). The running back downplayed the severity of the injury after the contest, and McClure's report validates the notion that Freeman is in little danger of missing additional time. While Freeman looks like a good bet to play in Week 2, it seems likely that the division of snaps between him and Tevin Coleman will be more equitable in 2018 compared to previous seasons due to the durability concerns the former showed late last year along with the strides the latter has made in pass protection.

Freeman's knee injury isn't believed to be serious, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Removed from Thursday's loss to Philadelphia in the fourth quarter, Freeman downplayed the severity of his injury after the game. It's still a situation that requires careful monitoring, especially given that Freeman played through MCL and PCL damage in the same right knee late last season. He'll have a few extra days to get healthy ahead of a Week 2 matchup with Carolina.

Freeman indicated he would be okay after sustaining a knee injury in Thursday's season opener at Philadelphia, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman providing post-game optimism doesn't actually mean he's clear of the injury, but it's nonetheless a good sign with the additional time before Week 2 against the Panthers. The 26-year-old's practice participation next week should give a better idea of whether he's having any lingering issues. Freeman had six carries for 36 yards and three receptions for 14 yards in Thursday's game before exiting with the injury in the fourth quarter.

Freeman will be 'ready to go' for Atlanta's Week 1 game against Philadelphia, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman's offensive comrade Julio Jones ensured that the Falcons' two most vital skill position players would be ready for the season opener against the defending World Champion Eagles. With Freeman not playing a down during the preseason, Atlanta has elected to risk some potential rustiness to start the campaign, in exchange for the guarantee that their bell cow back will be ready to go when the games count.

Freeman won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Jaguars, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The same applies to star wideout Julio Jones, with coach Dan Quinn relaying that that he approached the preseason with a plan to manage the duo's playing time, given their injury history. Both players are in line to be ready for action come Week 1, barring any practice setbacks.