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Week 12: Thursday Colts Injury Report

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:32:33 -0500

In general the news is good, but still not very comforting. Returning to Practice: Antoine Bethea, Reggie Wayne, Ramon Humber, Gijon Robinson (limited) Still Sitting: Keyunta Dawson, Dwight Freeney, Aaron Francisco, Anthony Gonzalez, Kelvin Hayden, Jim Sorgi, Adam Vinatieri, Peyton Manning (limited again) Backsliding:Charlie Johnson (limited to no practice) Colts.com link

Week 12: Wednesday Injury Report

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:40:08 -0500

It looks like the Colts have changed the way they use the report and are now listing some players who have injuries, but did not miss any practice time. This, along with a large number of players missing time makes for the longest Colts injury report I've ever seen. Unfortunately the list is not just long but star studded. Did Not Participate: Antoine Bethea (foot), Keyunta Dawson (knee), Aaron Francisco (Ankle), Dwight Freeney (Abdomen), Anthony Gonzalez (knee), Kelvin Hayden (knee)...

Play Like a Raven – Week 11

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:34:02 -0500

Played Like a Raven – Michael Oher and Jared Gaither Remember the Sunday Night game in Week 10, when Cris Collinsworth and Al Michaels would NOT SHUT UP about Colts’ defensive ends Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis? It was like they had “Favre-cams” on those two, showing us all the ways that they were wreaking [...]

Michael Oher had a good weekend

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:43:52 -0500

For the first time all year, Colts defensive ends Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis did not record a sack Sunday against the Ravens. They didn't even get a tackle.Left tackle Jared Gaither and right tackle Michael Oher kept Joe Flacco's...

Indianapolis Colts S Antoine Bethea, DE Dwight Freeney say they’ll play against Baltimore Sunday

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:17:50 -0500

Indianapolis Colts S Antoine Bethea said he’s playing Sunday. DE Dwight Freeney said he’s playing, too. That means two of the Colts’ most reliable, productive defensive players will be playing when the beaten Colts (9-0 ) visit the Baltimore Ravens (5-4) at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., Sunday. The Colts’ injury report for Friday: * Did not participate [...]

Colts-Pats Thursday Injury Report

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:18:10 -0500

Colts-Pats Thursday Injury Report Little change on the Colts report with no new additions and Dwight Freeney practicing fully after getting yesterday off. Sorgi, Hayden, Gonzo and Vinny sat again. On the Patriots side their report grew and list of players sitting out practice injured held steady with 10 players (6 starters) sitting out a second day of practice.

Oehser on Examiner: Magnificent Seven XIV: On Indianapolis Colts DE Dwight Freeney and the week’s key matchup

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:53:53 -0500

Each week on Examiner.com, Indy Football Report Editor John Oehser offers seven thoughts on all things Indianapolis Colts. Without further delay, the Magnificent Seven for Week 10 of the 2009 regular season, in which the Colts (8-0) will play host to the New England Patriots (6-2) at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis . . . 7. The [...]

Stat of the year

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:16:49 -0500

From CHFF's Week 9 Power rankings. 2. INDIANAPOLIS (8-0). Last week: 20-17 win vs. Houston. Amazing fact of the millennium: Of Indy's 11 current starters on defense, only rookie Jarraud Powers and DE Dwight Freeney were drafted higher than the fifth round. That's a tad deceiving because Hayden will be starting when he comes back, but still...

Freeney Sits Out Wednesday Practice

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:53:18 -0500

Dwight Freeney did not practice Wednesday, according to the Texans’ official website. Freeney has been recovering from a knee ailment, but the source noted that his absence was non-injury related. He is having a fine year with eight sacks so far.

Tom Brady thinks Dwight Freeney is the best defensive player in the NFL

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:01:17 -0500

More photos » by Tom Strattman - AP about 1 month ago: Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard (9) is sacked by Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney (93) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Jaguars 14-12. (AP Photo/Tom Strattman) Browse more photos » Since everything Tom Brady says is gold, and since Tom Brady can...

Free salutes you

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:40:36 -0500

It's been on my mind for a while, but I never remembered to ask. Finally, at the end of Thursday locker room, it hit me again as I saw DE Dwight Freeney lace up his shoes for an afternoon workout. I asked about his sack celebration. I started noticing that this year, but didn't know what it exactly was, when it began, the whole story. "I hit my heart twice," he said, pounding his chest. "Family and friends. "And then I salute you," he said of his finishing ...

Oehser on Examiner: Indianapolis Colts DE Dwight Freeney about more than numbers

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:49:57 -0500

DE Dwight Freeney Freeney since joining the Indianapolis Colts in 2002 has been an elite pass rusher. He has made four Pro Bowls, led the NFL in sacks in 2004, and is the Colts' all-time sacks leader. And this season, he might be playing at the highest level of his NFL career. "You know when he’s on the field and if the quarterback has to hold the ball anytime at all, he is going to be somewhere close," Colts Head Coach Jim Caldwell said this week. "He’s playing at a ...

Dwight Freeney will drive your kid to school... in a limo

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:20:05 -0500

More photos » by Darron Cummings - AP Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney (93) (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) Browse more photos » When Dwight Freeney is not feasting on quarterbacks every Sunday (seven straight games with a sack!), or using his super human healing powers to recover from a strained quad, he's likely driving someone's kid to school in a limo. In all seriousness, this is one...

Indianapolis Colts DE Dwight Freeney active against Seattle Seahawks

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:00:04 -0500

The biggest pre-game news for the Indianapolis Colts before their game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday is that DE Dwight Freeney is active for the game. Freeney, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, was reported to be out 2-to-3 weeks with a quadriceps injury sustained last Sunday against Arizona. He did not practice this week and was listed as questionable on the injury report. Freeney, however said Wednesday he was not necessarily accepting the diagnosis, and Colts President Bill Polia...