Freeman might be able to rejoin falcons after making slight gains in his Injury

Devonta Freeman might be able to rejoin the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday for the first time since leaving the Week 1 loss at Philadelphia with a knee injury.

Freeman took part limited in practice last week but was ruled out by coach Dan Quinn for the 38-33 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

Freeman, Quinn said, is likely to pick up the pace on Wednesday.

"Because of the work Devonta did in practice last week, we're very hopeful," Quinn said of the chances of Freeman playing this week at Pittsburgh.

Tevin Coleman has 54 carries for 210 yards as the lead back with Freeman out. The Falcons are averaging 34.6 points per game in three weeks without Freeman.

Freeman had six carries for 36 yards, including a 20-yard run, in the regular-season opener before his injury.

(With inputs from agencies.)