Freeman returned from his four-game suspension Monday, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman was suspended for a violation of the NFL's PED policy following Week 11. At the time, Freeman was among the top tacklers in the league, and his return will boost a Bears run defense that got gashed for 226 ground yards by the usually-ineffective Packers in Week 15.

Freeman has been suspended four games for a violation of the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman's ban comes down one week after Alshon Jeffery was cited for the same reason. Among the top 5 in the NFL with 91 tackles, Freeman has reached double-digit stops in four of 10 games this season, while adding three passes defended and one forced fumble. With Freeman sidelined, Nick Kwiatkoski will likely fill in for the five-year veteran at inside linebacker.

Freeman recorded 10 tackles Sunday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

The Giants were playing with the lead for most of the second half, and as a result, they ran the ball frequently, allowing Freeman to have productive afternoon. Although he's been inconsistent this season, he's piled up 39 tackles over his last four contests, and he hasn't had fewer than seven in any of those games, and he's back to being a strong weekly IDP option.

Freeman recorded nine tackles Sunday against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

With the Buccaneers running the ball frequently in the second half of a blowout victory, Freeman was able to record his highest tackle total since Week 3. He's now posted three games with at least nine tackles, but his lack of weekly consistency make him a fairly weak fantasy option.

Freeman recorded 13 tackles Thursday against the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

With the Packers running a ton of plays, Freeman took advantage of his opportunities and recorded his first solid fantasy game in four weeks. Although his excellent ability to pile up tackles gives him great weekly upside, he's had too many mediocre games to be worth a spot in most IDP leagues.

Freeman (wrist) is listed as active for Thursday's game against the Packers, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman was limited in practice throughout the week but he isn't expected to be held back at all on Thursday. He and Danny Trevathan will start at inside linebacker once again.

Freeman (wrist) is considered questionable to play Thursday versus the Packers, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman's wrist issue has kept him limited throughout the week in practice, but the inside linebacker may be able to play through the pain in the Bears divisional matchup Thursday.Nick Kwiatkoski and Christian Jones would likely see additional reps at inside linebacker if Freeman is held out.

Freeman recorded five tackles Sunday against the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman had a very poor fantasy day as the Jaguars ran the football just 20 times, limiting his opportunities to pile up many tackles. He now has posted seven or fewer tackles in three of his last four contests, and he's likely a player who could be safely dropped in standard IDP leagues, since the one category he typically excels at is not a strength at this time.

Freeman is listed as active for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

Freeman has been a steady force for the Bears' defense in terms of making tackles so far throughout the season, and he'll look to keep that going Week 6.

Freeman recorded seven tackles Sunday against the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

With the Colts running the ball just 21 times, there just weren't that many opportunities for him to pile up big tackle numbers. After a solid start to the season, Freeman now has failed to record more than seven tackles in three of his last four contests.