Freeman was a healthy scratch in Saturday's preseason game, the Indianapolis Star reports. He may play sparingly in the preseason, but there are no injury worries.

Colts ILB Jerrell Freeman (concussion) will play in Week 7 against Denver. It's a good sign for Indianapolis' struggling run defense. Even with Freeman back, Knowshon Moreno is a recommended fantasy starter on Sunday night.

Colts ILB Jerrell Freeman (concussion) returned to practice Thursday. It's a sign he'll be active for Sunday night's showdown with the Broncos. Freeman will likely be officially cleared on Friday.

Colts ILB Jerrell Freeman exited Monday night's Week 6 game against the Chargers with a concussion. Freeman is done for the night. He also has a cut on his shin, but that's obviously not a long-term issue. Entering the night, Freeman was Pro Football Focus' No. 18 inside linebacker. He's been excelling as a run defender and pass rusher. Mario Harvey is in the game next to Pat Angerer at inside 'backer.

Playing with his injured left thumb wrapped, Colts MLB Jerrell Freeman broke Jeff Herrod's 1994 frachise record with 202 "unofficial" tackles this season. That number comes courtesy of the coaching staff. The NFL credits Freeman with 145 tackles, which ranks fifth in the league. The CFL's runner-up for Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2011 has been one of many gems unearthed by first-year GM Ryan Grigson.

Colts MLB Jerrell Freeman's teammates are calling him "Baby Ray." The reference is to Ray Lewis. After racking up 16 tackles in Sunday's win over the Bills, Freeman is up to 101 in 11 games -- good for fourth in the league. He also has two sacks, one interception he returned for a touchdown and a forced fumbled. The CFL's Most Outstanding Player in 2011, Freeman has turned into an IDP asset.

Colts GM Ryan Grigson and head coach Chuck Pagano believe ILB Jerrell Freeman is a "keeper" for the future. Freeman has played 590 of a possible 603 defensive snaps this season according to Pro Football Focus. He is also tied for ninth in the NFL in tackles with 73. After Freeman finished as the runner-up for Most Outstanding Defensive Player in the CFL in 2011, the Colts signed him and plugged him right into the starting lineup. Freeman rarely comes off the field with Pat Angerer and Kavell Conner rotating next to him. He's developed into a quality IDP player in his rookie season.

Jerrell Freeman (head) is practicing in full Wednesday.

Colts ILB Jerrell Freeman left Sunday's Week 6 loss to the Jets with a possible concussion. Freeman did provide IDP owners with 14 tackles before leaving, but his Week 7 status is now unclear. He'll have to pass concussion protocols and Pat Angerer (foot) is likely nearing a return.