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The Indianapolis Colts have an illustrious list of players in the NFL Hall of Fame. Those names include legends like quarterback Peyton Manning, running back Edgerrin James, and wide receiver Marvin Harrison.

Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Colts Legend Takes on Major Role at ACC Football Program

NFL Hall of Famer Dwight Freeney is widely considered to be one of the best pass rushers to ever play the game. The former Indianapolis Colts draft pick came into the league as a wrecking ball, racking up double digit sacks in seven of his first nine seasons with the team.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 7

Colts legendary pass rusher Dwight Freeney received a massive honor from his alma mater Syracuse

It's been an eventful last few months for Indianpolis Colts legend Dwight Freeney. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this summer and has now had his jersey retired by his alma mater, Syracuse University. Freeney started his college career in 1998 and played all four years of his college career at Syracuse.

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 30

Why Colts HOF pass rusher Dwight Freeney would loved to have faced Patrick Mahomes

As Indianapolis Colts Hall of Famer Dwight Freeney is enjoying the relaxing nature of retirement, he does still envision himself in the world of the current stage of the NFL.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Stampede Blue / August 3

Colts pass rushing great Dwight Freeney enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame

The gold jacket really suits former Colts sackmaster great Dwight Freeney, whose new bronze bust will forever rest in the halls of Canton with fellow NFL legends.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 3

Dwight Freeney Celebrates Falcons During Pro Football Hall of Fame Speech

New Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Dwight Freeney won a Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts. But he made his last Super Bowl appearance with the Atlanta Falcons late in his career.

NFL News / Field Level Media / August 2

Julius Peppers, Dwight Freeney lead rush into Hall of Fame

Dwight Freeney was too short. Devin Hester undersized, and without a natural NFL position. Julius Peppers and Andre Johnson? Physical freaks and blue-chip talents viewed as potential greats.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 31

Why Colts Hall of Famer Dwight Freeney views Michael Jordan as ‘big brother’

Indianapolis Colts legend Dwight Freeney is set to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Freeney enjoyed a stellar career and is remembered as one of the Colts best defensive players in franchise history.

Indianapolis Colts News / Stampede Blue / July 19

Colts great Dwight Freeney will kick off Pro Football HoF’s Class of 2024 enshrinement speeches

Colts fans won’t have to wait long to see Dwight Freeney enshrined into football immortality this early August. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / July 18

Peyton Manning shared his thoughts on his former Colts teammate Dwight Freeney joining him in the Hall of Fame

Another Indianapolis Colts player is joining the Pro Football Hall of Fame with Dwight Freeney's induction just a few weeks away. Colts legend Peyton

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 17

Dwight Freeney’s Laiatu Latu review will get Colts fans hyped

The Indianapolis Colts have had some good pass rushers come through the organization, with hall-of-famer Dwight Freeney being a main name. The Colts are

Indianapolis Colts News / Stampede Blue / July 17

Colts’ 2024 Pro Football Hall of Famer Dwight Freeney offers high praise for Anthony Richardson, Laiatu Latu

The future appears to be bright for two of the Colts top young players, if you ask a very soon-to-be Hall of Famer. As he counts down the literal days

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / July 17

Colts legend Dwight Freeney says rookie Laiatu Latu has a skill he never had

Dwight Freeney is one of the best defensive players to ever play for the Indianapolis Colts. He is just a few weeks away from his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / July 3

Dwight Freeney let the world know it's time for his former Colts teammate to join him in the Hall of Fame

Indianapolis Colts legendary pass rusher Dwight Freeney is joining the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2024 next month. And he's already banging the table for one of his Colts teammates to join him. Freeney spoke during media availability ahead of the American Century Golf Championship Tournament.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / July 3

Which members of the Detroit Lions are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

The highest honor a football player, coach or contributor can receive is induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. With the pending induction of Dwight Freeney this summer, there are now 23 players who spent time with the Detroit Lions in the Hall of Fame.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 17, 2024

Colts legend Dwight Freeney shockingly names Tom Brady toughest QB to sack

Former Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney was on Keyshawn Johnson’s show called “All Facts No Brakes” and talked about his illustrious career where he played from 2002 all the way to 2017.

NFL News / Talk of Fame on SI / March 18, 2024

The Toughest QB for Dwight Freeney to Sack? You Might be Surprised

(EDITOR'S NOTE: To listen to Dwight Freeney, click on the following link: Megaphone) With 125-1/2 career sacks and 47 forced fumbles, former Indianapolis Colts’ star Dwight Freeney was one of the NFL's most disruptive pass rushers.

NFL News / Talk of Fame on SI / March 2, 2024

Dwight Freeney: Why I Don't Think Sacks Are 'The Most Important Stat'

(EDITOR'S NOTE: To listen to Dwight Freeney, click on the following link: Megaphone) Dwight Freeney is a member of the Pro Football Hall-of-Fame’s Class of 2024 and for all the right reasons: He was one of the game’s most accomplished pass rushers, producing 125-1/2 careers sacks, or more than all but 17 players in NFL history.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 9, 2024

Why did Dwight Freeney make the Hall of Fame over Jared Allen?

The Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2024 was announced on Thursday night, and for the fourth consecutive year, Jared Allen fell short of the votes needed for induction.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / February 9, 2024

Legendary Bolts Linebacker/DL Makes Pro Football Hall Of Fame

Longtime former NFL outside linebacker/defensive lineman Dwight Freeney is being immortalized forever in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, per Sean Patrick Bowley and Carl Adamec of the Connecticut Insider.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / February 8, 2024

2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class unveiled

As part of Thursday's NFL Honors program, the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class has been revealed.

NFL News / FanNation All Syracuse / February 8, 2024

Dwight Freeney Selected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Former Syracuse star Dwight Freeney has been selected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame for its 2024 class, it was announced during NFL Honors Thursday night.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / February 8, 2024

Colts' Dwight Freeney Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

As the Indianapolis Colts look towards the 2024 season, one of the long-standing goals for owner Jim Irsay has been to restore his beloved franchise to the glory it had through the 2000s.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 27, 2023

2 Ex Falcons Named Hall of Fame Finalists

Two former Atlanta Falcons in defensive end Dwight Freeney and receiver/returner Devin Hester are among the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2024, the NFL announced Wednesday.

Indianapolis Colts News / Talk of Fame on SI / December 2, 2023

Dungy: Why Dwight Freeney Was 'in the Perfect Situation' With Colts

(EDITOR’S NOTE: To listen to Tony Dungy, click on the following link: Megaphone). Pro Football Hall-of-Fame voters are so concerned about a gridlock of wide receivers for the Class of 2024 that they’re expected to start clearing it next month when the Hall names five modern-era finalists to Canton.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Forgotten NFL stars of yesteryear: Defense

Here are some of the NFL (or AFL) defensive greats whose quality careers have, to some degree, slipped through the cracks. No Hall of Famers or one-year wonders here, just high-end performers who were among their era's best.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Who has the most career sacks for every NFL franchise?

Since sacks became an official stat in the NFL, it’s been arguably the most-scrutinized and most-celebrated defensive statistic. Who doesn’t love an elite pass rusher?