A portal about Dwight Freeney and the Colts. Dwight Freeney played for Syracuse in college and has been a pro football player for 5 years. He's a defensive end.
When Peyton Manning first came to Indianapolis, he wanted to be one of the guys — not some glamorous No. 1 pick. So the rookie turned down endorsement deals, limited his public appearances and avoided any hint of distractions by focusing almost exclusively on football. A dozen years and three MVP awards later, Manning's style hasn't changed. Yes, he may cut a commercial during the bye week or in the offseason. Otherwise it's all football all the time. "What Peyton does is very unique... Read Full Story
The Colts' defense will probably always be in Peyton Manning's shadow. Indianapolis defenders are OK with that, as long as they keep winning. The Colts' less-heralded defense helped Indianapolis to tie New England's NFL record of 21 consecutive regular-season wins with a 27-17 win over Tennessee on Sunday. The Colts can break the record next Sunday against Denver. "If we get the attention and everybody gives us our props, it's OK," defensive end Dwight Freeney said. "If we don't, we can use... Read Full Story
The Indianapolis Colts have waived defensive end Josh Thomas and defensive back Anthony Madison. Both were waived Tuesday after signing with the Colts to add depth to a defense hit by several injuries. Thomas rejoined the team last week when Indy wasn't sure if four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Dwight Freeney could play with an abdominal injury at Houston. Freeney sat out, and Thomas went into the defensive line rotation. The move with Madison could indicate that the Colts will get cornerback... Read Full Story
Dwight Freeney spent the first three quarters Sunday night in the Arizona Cardinals backfield. He was relegated to watching the final 15 minutes from the Colts locker room. The Colts are hoping Freeney won't be a spectator this Sunday after hurting his right quadriceps in Indy's 31-10 victory over the Cardinals. Team officials were trying to get answers Monday about the severity of the injury and how much time, if any, the Colts' top pass-rusher might miss. Coach Jim Caldwell and team... Read Full Story
When Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis emerged as a tag-team menace for quarterbacks, Indianapolis opponents foiled them with extra blockers. All the time. Now the Colts are plotting their counter move. New defensive coordinator Larry Coyer has spent the past five months devising ways to free up players like Freeney and Mathis to become more effective — without sacrificing the system or the core principles that led the Colts to a Super Bowl title after the 2006 season. "It's just little... Read Full Story
Defensive end Dwight Freeney did not travel with the team to Houston and will not play against the Texans in week 12 with an abdomen injury, reports ESPN on Twitter. Freeney leads all Colts with 9.5 sacks. Freeney was selected by Indianapolis with the 11th selection in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Syracuse.
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It was raining men last night at Dwight Freeney's Super Billiards Tournament Party over at Gameworks in Tampa. Past and present athletes were in the building showing off their Billiard skills. With the upcoming Super Bowl on Sunday, plenty of events are about to pop-off around the city of Tampa...That means groupie patrol will be at an all time high with night crawlers looking real thirsty... Trying not to droll over Dwight Freeney and Michael Jordan Melvin Fowler looks nice and bright... Read Full Story
For the second straight year, Indianapolis Colts cornerback Marlin Jackson has suffered a season-ending knee injury during practice.Jackson confirmed he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Wednesday afternoon’s practice.
Jackson, a 2005 first-round draft pick, tore two ligaments in his right knee during an October practice last season. He returned to the playing field for this season’s opener and played extensively in the nickel package in the first four games... Read Full Story
Typically, one would think that if the Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns would hook up, then there would be lots of offense by both sides; if you thought that, then you would have thought wrong. Both teams got together Sunday at Browns Stadium and combined, there was a grand total of 408 total yards of offense. Both teams sputtered on the ground and in the air; but when the smoke cleared, it was the Colts’ defense that came through as defensive end Robert Mathis scooped up Browns... Read Full Story
Indianapolis Colts 18, New England Patriots 15
Classic Colts-Patriots: you had New England eating up the clock and controlling the tempo, Peyton Manning making all the big plays through the air, Adam Vinatieri deciding it with a 52-yard field goal and Bill Belichick barely shaking Tony Dungy’s hand afterward.
The Patriots lost this game, but a huge positive that stood out was the confidence Matt Cassel displayed. He is growing each week. And while he’s still not making his third and... Read Full Story
