DWIGHT FREENEY RUMORS

Teams inquiring about Dwight Freeney

According to Len Pasquarelli of Yahoo Sports, a lot of teams have contacted the Indianapolis Colts about a possible trade for defensive end Dwight Freeney. Freeney is still under contract with the Colts, but with them switching to a 3-4 as they re-build, it doesn’t make sense for them to keep him around. Freeney wouldn’t transition well to a 3-4 and would be better off going...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  3 hours ago
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Bulluck: Freeney wants to remain a DE

Paul Kuharsky notes that Keith Bullurd believes Dwight Freeney has no intention of converting to an OLB: “Dwight’s thinking is, he ain’t standing up,” Bulluck told us on the Nashville radio show "The Midday 180." “Dwight’s had his hand in the dirt for 11 years, now all of a sudden in Year 12 you want to ask him to stand up. I don’t know if that’s his...
Via The Colts Authority  |  1 day ago
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Meet Syracuse’s Class of ’12: Markus Pierce-Brewster – Next Great Orange Pass Rusher

JuCo Defensive End Markus Pierce-Brewster makes no bones about what he brings to the table. “I’m a pass rusher. I’m a speed guy.” Considering the success of speed ends like Chan Jones and Dwight Freeney on the fast Dome turf, this is certainly music to Orange ears. While MPB says Freeney’s spin move is a lot harder than it looks, he’s ready to make a major impact next...
Via Orange Fizz  |  9 days ago
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Brady happy to not face Freeney

Tom Brady mentioned the giant Dwight Freeney mural at the Luke during the press conference today with a measure of relief: Brady knows the Giants will bring lots of heat with their pass rush, but for now he was more comforted by not having to face a local rival who frequently has put Brady on his back. “I see Dwight Freeney’s(notes) picture up there (on the stadium),” Brady...
Via The Colts Authority  |  12 days ago
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WHO'S NEXT?

Freeney may be done with Colts

With the Colts cleaning house, Peyton Manning isn't the only veteran who may be done in Indy. Trading or releasing Dwight Freeney would also make sense.

Via Pro Football Zone  |  12 days ago
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Freeney Continues Orange Pro Bowl Trend

The Syracuse football program has a prodigious history of producing NFL Pro Bowl players. Defensive end Dwight Freeney, a 10-year NFL veteran with the Indianapolis Colts, will continue the run this weekend in the 2012 Pro Bowl (Sunday, January 29 at 7:00 pm, NBC). Freeney, who recorded 8.5 sacks this season, will play in his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl and the seventh in his NFL career.
Via Syracuse University Athletics  |  14 days ago
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Latest Francesa Trivia Audio Answer is Dwight Freeney

Dwight Freeney: "The competitor in me says they'll never stop me from being on the field," he said with a laugh before adding: "There's some pain there definitely with throwing everything at it, all... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com
Via Bob's Blitz  |  16 days ago
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Could Freeney play in any era?

ESPN asks and answers a great question: could Dwight Freeney play in any era? It's largely accepted that he ushered in a new era of speedy, powerful pass rushers but could he hang with the old-timers? When I look at Freeney, I see a guy who developed some moves, like the spin move. He's a little unorthodox. He does things that you didn't see a lot. He does it well....
Via The Colts Authority  |  16 days ago
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Freeney lone Colts headed to Hawaii

Dwight Freeney will be representing the Colts at the Pro Bowl and is quite happy to do so: “It is always an honor to be selected to the Pro Bowl by the fans and your peers,” said Freeney. “No matter how many times you get picked, it is always special and something that I will always cherish.  This is something that is not just a personal goal, but an achievement for this...
Via The Colts Authority  |  December 28, 2011
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Colts DE Dwight Freeney Loses In First Round of Madden 2012 Cover Vote

Indianapolis Colts fans were hoping to see defensive end Dwight Freeney on the cover of this year’s Madden game. Unfortunately, Freeney will have to wait until next year to give it another shot after losing in the first round of this year’s Madden 2012 Cover Vote. This year, EA Sports teamed up with ESPN’s SportsNation to host a 32-player tournament in which fans can vote for...
Via Colts Chronicle  |  March 29, 2011
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