Dwight Freeney - #93 - LB
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 268 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/19/1980 |
| Birthplace | Hartford, CT |
| College | Syracuse |
| Years played | 12 |
| Drafted | 2002, 1st round, 11th pick by Colts |
Freeney's exit latest example of Colts' sea change
It became official Friday: Dwight Freeney, the Colts' all-time sacks and forced fumbles leader, won't be back in Indianapolis in 2013.
Colts inform Freeney he won't be re-signed
The Colts on Friday informed their all-time sacks leader, Dwight Freeney, that he won't be back with the club in 2013.
Freeney, Mathis finally wreaking havoc at same time
We hear the presence of OLBs Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis finally on the field together comes at the right time for the Colts.
Colts 'D' stiffening when it counts
Led by defensive coordinator Greg Manusky, the Colts' 'D' has stiffened considerably in the second half during their three-game win streak.
Colts not just rebuilding but reinventing
The Colts are in rebuilding mode for the longterm future, but they're also reinventing themselves for 2012.
Two charged in $2.2M scheme against Colts' Freeney
A financial adviser and her lover face wire fraud charges in Los Angeles for allegedly swindling $2.2 million from Colts DE Dwight Freeney.
Colts could peg Ravens' free agents to rebuild 'D'
After raiding Baltimore's coaching staff, Colts coach Chuck Pagano may turn his sights to Ravens free-agent defenders, including OLB Jarret Johnson.
Patriots-Colts matchup of the day: Tuesday
The Colts won't have many advantages on Sunday, but one spot where they are adept is defensive end with Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis.
Colts DE Hughes under the microscope
With 2010 first-rounder Jerry Hughes looking more and more like a bust, and Robert Mathis' contract expiring at season's end, the Colts could be forced to address their pass rush this offseason.
Gut check time for Colts' defense
The Colts' Week One struggles offensively without Peyton Manning were predictable. But what is the excuse for the poor defensive showing?
Colts rookie OLT Castonzo coming on strong
Colts rookie OLT Anthony Castonzo started slowly in camp, but he is progressing every day, the way we hear it.
Colts' Freeney says he'd join union lawsuit
Colts DE Dwight Freeney said he would join a players' antitrust lawsuit against the NFL owners in the case of a lockout.
Steelers DE Keisel named to Pro Bowl
Steelers DE Brett Keisel will play in the Pro Bowl, replacing injured Colts DE Dwight Freeney, the NFL announced Saturday.
Vollmer and Light need to keep Brady protected against Colts
Each Wednesday throughout the season we'll identify one player or area of the team that is most under the microscope. This week, OTs Matt Light and Sebastian Vollmer are the choice.
Freeney, Powers active for Colts
Colts DE Dwight Freeney (ankle) and CB Jerraud Powers (foot) are active for Super Bowl XLIV.
PLAYER NEWS
The Denver Broncos are set to talk with free agent Freeney and John Abraham on Thursday, 48 hours after they submitted a new contract proposal to Elvis Dumervil.|||||||
Freeney, 33, and Abraham, 34, are both older and less productive than Dumervil, 29, but might make financial sense for the Broncos, who had to cut Dumervil last week to avoid paying him $12 million in 2013.
The Indianapolis Colts said Friday they will not re-sign Freeney or oft-injured receiver Austin Collie.|||||||
Both will become unrestricted free agents next month. Freeney, Indy's career sacks leader, turns 33 next week. His sacks totals declined for a third straight year in 2012, this time after moving from defensive end to outside linebacker. Team owner Jim Irsay said in a statement that few players had more impact on the Colts' success than Freeney, who Irsay calls an "artist" and a "joy to watch."
Freeney is inactive for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.|||||||
Freeney (ankle) will be replaced by Jerry Hughes at outside linebacker. He could return after the Colts' bye in Week 4.
Pro Bowlers Charles Tillman and Freeney have left Sunday's game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears.|||||||
Freeney, one of the few holdovers on the Colts' heavily remade roster, was listed as questionable to return after injuring an ankle in the first quarter. The linebacker was hurt on the Bears' first scoring drive when he was blocked low and appeared to roll his ankle. Freeney and Robert Mathis, Pro Bowl defensive ends who were among the league's most feared pass rushers, have moved to linebacker this season as the Colts shift to a 3-4 hybrid defense.
A financial adviser and her lover face wire fraud charges in Los Angeles for allegedly swindling $2.2 million from Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney. Eva Weinberg of Los Angeles and Michael Stern of Miami were arrested last week by FBI agents who believe they were trying to flee the U.S. Stern appeared in a Miami courtroom Wednesday and will be extradited to California.|||||||
An FBI affidavit says about $2.2 million was wired from Freeney's account by Weinberg, his financial manager, to a company owned by Stern between June 2010 and last October unbeknownst to Freeney. Freeney is only identified in records by initials but Stern's lawyer Henry Bell confirms the lineman is the purported victim.
