Former Ravens, Bears, and Colts S Tom Zbikowski has retired from football.

He'll begin training for the Chicago Fire Department next month. Only 28, Zbikowski revealed he recently lost his love for football and reported to Bears camp this summer out of shape. A heavy drinker, Zbikowski estimates he played at least 12 of his 64 career games with a "massive hangover." "I'm the only guy who can drink six beers, then spar 10 rounds on the same day," he said.

Free agent S Tom Zbikowski's four-week suspension is over.

Zbikowski was suspended for violated the league's PED policy. The veteran safety with 24 career starts is eligible to be signed and play in games immediately.

NFL suspended free agent S Tom Zbikowski four weeks.

The reason wasn't specified, but four games is usually the result of a first-time performance-enhancing drugs violation. Zbikowski started 11 games for the Colts last season. Free agent CB Brandon McDonald was also suspended two games.

The Chicago Tribune doesn't expect S Tom Zbikowski to make the Bears.

Zbikowski was signed to a one-year deal, a year after starting 11 games for the Colts. He's a quality special teams player but was always miscast as a starting NFL safety. Zbikowski has fallen all the way to the fourth-team defense.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports the Bears are expected to sign free agent S Tom Zbikowski.

Zbikowski was released by the Colts last week after Indianapolis inked LaRon Landry as his replacement. Zbikowski is from the Chicago area, and he has 25 career starts under his belt. He recorded 38 tackles, five pass breakups, and an interception last season. Zbikowski also brings value as a special teams player.

Colts released S Tom Zbikowski.

28-year-old Zbikowski was owed a $1.5 million base salary. His release saves the Colts just over $1 million versus the cap, not that they needed the room. In 11 starts last year, Zbikowski managed 38 tackles, one interception, and one sack. Assuming he doesn't take up boxing full time, Zbikowski should be able to latch on elsewhere as a third safety and special teams gunner.

Colts FS Tom Zbikowski (knee) expects to play in Sunday's Wild Card matchup with the Ravens.

Zbikowski missed the last five games of the regular season with a knee injury, but returned to practice this week and told reporters he'll play despite being listed as questionable. With Zbikowski finally healthy, the Colts will no longer be stuck with Joe Lefeged in their starting lineup. DE Cory Redding (probable, quad) is also expected to return after sitting out the Week 17 finale.

Colts declared FS Tom Zbikowski (knee) inactive for Sunday's Week 17 game against the Texans.

Colts FS Tom Zbikowski (knee) has been ruled for Week 16 against the Chiefs.

It's the fourth straight missed game for Zbikowski. The Colts will continue to roll with Joe Lefeged in the starting lineup. Zbikowski is targeting a Week 17 return.

Colts FS Tom Zbikowski (leg) will not play in Sunday's game against the Titans.

It's Zbikowski's second straight game on the shelf. Joe Lefeged, who had five tackles last week, will fill in once again.

Colts FS Tom Zbikowski (leg) has been ruled out for Week 13.

Zbikowski missed practice all week and did not travel with the team for Sunday's meeting with the Lions in Detroit. Backups Sergio Brown and Joe Lefeged will share the workload in Zbikowski's absence.

Colts SS Tom Zbikowski left Sunday's Week 12 game against the Bills with a shin injury.

Zbikowski intercepted a Ryan Fitzpatrick pass in the fourth quarter and fumbled it back to the Bills then left the contest. Sergio Brown is his back-up.

Colts agreed to terms with S Tom Zbikowski.

Zbikowski is following his former boss Chuck Pagano to the Colts. Zbikowski opened 2011 as the Ravens' starting strong safety, but quickly lost his job to Bernard Pollard. He ended up playing just 228 snaps in 14 games. He'll compete with Joe Lefeged for playing time in Indy.

The Ravens are expected to let S Tom Zbikowski walk in free agency.

They'd prefer to re-sign fellow free agent Haruki Nakamura. Zbikowski was bounced out of the starting lineup by Bernard Pollard in 2011, and the fact that he missed multiple games with a concussion won't help his free agent stock. The Notre Dame alumnus has managed two career interceptions in 53 games.

Ravens SS Tom Zbikowski, LB Dannell Ellerbe, and CB Jimmy Smith have all been cleared to resume playing after sustaining concussions late in the regular season.

Anquan Boldin (knee) is also fine for this week's game. The Ravens secondary will need the reinforcements of Smith and Zbikowski with Andre Johnson returning to provide a vertical threat.

Ravens SS Tom Zbikowski sustained a concussion in the Week 17 win over the Browns.

It's Zbikowski's second concussion of the season. The first one cost him two games. If Zbikowski can't go after the Ravens' bye, Bernard Pollard figures to step in at strong safety. Rookie corner Jimmy Smith also sustained a concussion in Week 17.

Although he will be active, Ravens SS Tom Zbikowski is not expected to start in Week 8 after missing three games with a concussion.

Bernard Pollard will remain the Ravens starter at strong safety after Zbikowski started the first four games of the season. Zbikowski's snaps figure to be limited this weekend, but he should settle back into a timeshare with Pollard before long.

Ravens SS Tom Zbikowski (concussion) has finally resumed practicing.

Zbikowski has missed three games after sustaining the concussion in early October. He's on track to return to game action this week, barring a setback.

Ravens SS Tom Zbikowski (concussion) still has not been medically cleared.

Zbikowski suffered the concussion on October 2. Bernard Pollard will continue to get all the reps at strong safety.

Ravens SS Tom Zbikowski suffered a concussion in Sunday's win over the Jets.

Zbikowski made only one tackle before going down, and now has 14 on the season. There's never a good time to suffer a concussion, but with Baltimore's bye coming in Week 5, Zbikowski should be able to recover without missing any games.