Colts defense waits on Dwight Freeney’s ankle

Professional football defensive end Dwight Freeney plays in the National Football League for the Indianapolis Colts. Following the Colts loss to the San Diego Chargers in the wild card game on January 3, 2009, Freeney expressed his frustrations with the…

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Freeney sits out again; Wayne back at practice
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Dwight Freeney watched the Colts’ final Super Bowl practice from a golf cart, and it’s still uncertain whether he will play in Sunday’s Super Bowl..

Freeney Sits Out Again, Wayne Back At Indy Workout
Wayne leaves practice early after hurting knee.

Colts’ Caldwell optimistic Freeney will play Super Bowl
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Indianapolis coach Jim Caldwell sounded optimistic Friday that defensive end Dwight Freeney could play against the New Orleans Saints in Sunday’s Super Bowl..

No Freeney, Powers at Colts practice
Neither injured defensive end Dwight Freeney nor injured cornerback Jerraud Powers practised with the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday..

Freeney, Powers miss Colts practice
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts’ first practice in South Florida followed the script..

Dwight Freeney: Injured Ankle ‘Feels A Little Better’
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — For Dwight Freeney, South Florida is the perfect locale for a Super Bowl – and a sore ankle. The Colts All-Pro defensive end said he’s been walking around barefoot and along the sandy beach outside the team’s hotel to strengthen his sprained right ankle. It may be enough to get him into Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints. “Sometimes walking is good because it keeps things fluid,” Freeney said Wednesday. “You hear people say he should be in a boot or something. But sometimes it can get stiff, and you’ve got to get that motion back in the ankle. It gets the blood flowing, so I’ve been walking around barefoot and in the sand.” Try doing that in Indianapolis this time of year. Freeney is questionable for the game after tearing a ligament in the ankle with about 2 minutes left in Indy’s 30-17 AFC championship victory over the Jets. Since then, Freeney, considered one of the league’s top pass rushers, has tried almost everything – ice, oxygen chambers, even chiropractors – to get healthy enough to play. “It’s better than yesterday, and yesterday was better than the day before,” Freeney said.

Colts’ Freeney says ankle pain is subsiding
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — For Dwight Freeney, South Florida is the perfect locale for a Super Bowl — and a sore ankle..

Colts’ Freeney hopeful he’ll play in Super Bowl
MIAMI (AP) — Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney still hopes to play in the Super Bowl despite a torn ligament in his right ankle..

Colts’ Freeney still hopes to play in Super Bowl
Indianapolis Colts All-Pro defensive end Dwight Freeney says he may play in the Super Bowl despite a torn ligament in his right ankle..

Colts preparing contingency plan sans Freeney
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.(AP) — Coach Jim Caldwell says the Colts are preparing to play without defensive end Dwight Freeney in the Super Bowl, though he remains hopeful the All-Pro defensive end will suit up for the game..

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Article about Dwight Freeney and the Super Bowl
One of the biggest pre-game stories of the Super Bowl is Dwight Freeney and his injured ankle. How bad is it– Will be play– If he does play, will he be effective– All valid questions, none of which will be fully answered until the game begins. … @ www.fanway.com

Super Bowl Odds – The Dwight Freeney Point Spreads Effect
This years 2010 Super Bowl 44 odds matchup will feature two highly potent offenses, but it could be the defensive game that wins the Super Bowl picks matchup for either side. Focusing in on the defense of the Indianapolis Colts, the speculation on Dwight Freeney’s ankle injury has affected the Super Bowl odds…

Colts Optimistic About Dwight Freeney, Jerraud Powers
The Indianapolis Colts may very well be playing in the biggest game of the year without two starters on defense — so much for resting the starters.

Busted Ankles: Don’t become the next Dwight Freeney
With the Superbowl only days away, Colts fans across the nation are keeping their fingers crossed for Dwight Freeney’s return. Ankle injuries like Freeney’s are preventable with proper equipment, balance training & strengthening. We’re here to explain what happens in an ankle sprain and help you train correctly to keep you on the field.

Super Bowl Odds — How much is Dwight Freeney’s Injury Af…
Super Bowl Odds — How much is Dwight Freeney’s Injury Affecting The Spread

News Media

WHO DAT– Will Colts’ Freeney answer the call– – Winston-Salem Journal
Dwight Freeney. Of course. The spinning, flailing, snorting pass rusher from the Indianapolis Colts. The 268-pound end who just might put a hurting on New …

Indianapolis Colts’ Robert Mathis knows spotlight is on him – NOLA.com
Eric Gay/The Associated PressIndianapolis Colts defensive end Robert Mathis had more tackles than Dwight Freeney in 2009. One of the biggest story lines for …

N.F.L. and Players Union Hold Negotiating Session – New York Times
NO WALK-THOUGH FOR FREENEY Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney did not participate in his team's final walk-through Saturday, according to the pool report. …

Top 10 Super Bowl X Factors – FOXSports.com
Sure, it's the Super Bowl and Indy's freakish DE Dwight Freeney will probably find some way to get on the field and play. But how effective will he be with …

Colts more optimistic about Freeney – ProFootballTalk
On Friday, Colts coach Jim Caldwell sounded upbeat about Freeney's availability for the big game. "He's trending in the right direction," Caldwell said. …

NFL: Emmitt Smith achieves another goal – San Jose Mercury News
Colts: Defensive end Dwight Freeney watched the final workout of Super Bowl week from a golf cart, and it's uncertain whether he will play today. …

Colts defensive end Raheem Brock might be an x-factor – MiamiHerald.com
When it comes to the status of Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney's sprained right ankle, safety Antoine Bethea summed up the …

Freeney’s bad ankle puts spotlight on Saints’ Bushrod – Austin American-Statesman
His role is likely to receive a lot of attention because Indianapolis sacks leader Dwight Freeney is hobbled by a torn ligament in his right ankle. …

Freeney joins all-time Super Bowl injury list – WEEI.com
Dwight Freeney, step on up. You are this year's biggest story leading up to the Super Bowl. It wouldn't be Super Bowl week — weeks, …

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A dominating offense with Freeney out will equal a win for the #Saints. Peyton will go down for a great performance yet dissapointment hurts
It’s thirty seconds already and I haven’t heard any updates on Freeney’s leg. Come on people, your slacking it!
@Kay_R_Em nah freeney is f***ed up
I want to be clear on this: f*** the Colts, f*** Peyton Manning, f*** Dwight Freeney’s ankle, f*** Dallas Clark, f*** Indiana. Go SAINTS!
I don’t see Freeney in the starting line-up. Interesting: http://bit.ly/b7ZkfB
@nittlion78 You playing Colts D without Freeney–
Reading @valdostatoday Freeney sits out again, Wayne back at Indy workout http://tinyurl.com/yawflqw
Not too happy right now but ima clear my mind and might take a nice walk on this beautiful super bowl sunday. GO COLTS! DWIGHT FREENEY<3
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Colts’ Freeney misses third straight practice. This could could swing the momentum towards the Black and Gold.
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