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dtrain 02-15-2013 06:47 PM

Colts Release Freeney
 
http://www.examiner.com/article/nfl-...elease-freeney

The Indianapolis Colts joined the Green Bay Packers today when it came to cutting ties with veteran defensive stars, this time being Dwight Freeney. According to ESPN on Feb. 15, the Colts release Freeney and don't plan on re-signing him.

This is an even bigger move than the Charles Woodson release earlier in the day. While Woodson was a star in Green Bay, and a locker room leader, Freeney is the Colts' all-time leader in sacks. However, as the Colts proved last season when they showed Peyton Manning the door, they don't have any problems with cutting ties with beloved stars.

Freeney said he was shocked at the release, saying the Colts told him they wanted to go in a different direction. He said he wanted to retire as a member of the Colts, but now will just move on into free agency and try to find a new home. Much like Manning, a Colts' record holder will finish his career outside of Indianapolis.

Freeney is only 33, but his sack totals have dropped in each of the past three seasons. In 2009, Freeney finished with 13.5 sacks and recorded 10, 8.5 and five over the past three seasons. He has 107.5 career sacks, good for 21st best since the NFL began keeping track of the sack totals.

In58men 02-15-2013 06:48 PM

Can he throw 7 yards?

candyman 02-15-2013 06:48 PM

Wow

ShowtimeSBMVP 02-15-2013 06:50 PM

Pro Football Weekly ‏@ProFootballWkly

Per @bkravitz, #Colts release WR Austin Collie and will not re-sign Dwight Freeney.



Freeney was gonna be a FA cant cut them.

DaneMcCloud 02-15-2013 06:51 PM

5 sacks and 10 tackles in 14 games for 2012. No shocker.

HoneyBadger 02-15-2013 06:51 PM

Sign him.

htismaqe 02-15-2013 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HoneyBadger (Post 9406168)
Sign him.

He's going to Dallas.

stonedstooge 02-15-2013 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud (Post 9406166)
5 sacks and 10 tackles in 14 games for 2012. No shocker.

Looks like a stellar year/T.Jax

Hammock Parties 02-15-2013 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe (Post 9406171)
He's going to Dallas.

Oh man.

Freeney and Ware.

DaneMcCloud 02-15-2013 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GoWalrus (Post 9406176)
Oh man.

Freeney and Ware.

I doubt Freeney will be able to play at a high level again, especially for 16 full games.

His last double-digit sack season was 2010 and at age 32, it's unlikely he'll regain his youthful form.

BlackHelicopters 02-15-2013 07:00 PM

Will be over priced and is used up.

Hammock Parties 02-15-2013 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud (Post 9406179)
I doubt Freeney will be able to play at a high level again, especially for 16 full games.

His last double-digit sack season was 2010 and at age 32, it's unlikely he'll regain his youthful form.

Well, the Colts have a terrible, terrible defense.

I think he'll have an impact if he goes to Dallas. He did have 33 QB hurries last season. More than Hali or Houston.

DaneMcCloud 02-15-2013 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GoWalrus (Post 9406183)
Well, the Colts have a terrible, terrible defense.

I think he'll have an impact if he goes to Dallas. He did have 33 QB hurries last season. More than Hali or Houston.

If he signs with Dallas, they'd be wise to limit his playing time during the regular season because he could be really helpful come playoff time.

He was a great player but it's hard to envision him competing at a high level for 16 games at age 32.

OrtonsPiercedTaint 02-15-2013 07:28 PM

If Clark had signed Jon Gruden. Freeney would be a Chief, because Gruden really likes that guy. Oh wait... Gruden really likes everybody

stonedstooge 02-15-2013 07:32 PM

I wonder if Peppers will be available this year


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