Dwight Freeney News: Pro Sports Daily

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October 9

Baltimore Sun

"Jared Gaither has gone from succeeding a likely Hall of Famer to facing a potential one. Named in June as the heir apparent to 11-time Pro Bowl selection Jonathan Ogden, Gaither, the starting left offensive tackle for the Ravens, is preparing to meet one of Ogden's toughest rivals - Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney. Freeney, who has led the NFL in sacks, has tormented some of the game's best offensive tackles. But Gaither ( Maryland) insisted that his approach this week leading up to the Ravens' game against the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday has not changed from previous weeks. "I'm going on preparing as if he's any other guy," Gaither said yesterday before practice. ..."

Freeney feels free to create havoc

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September 19

Indianapolis Star

"Dwight Freeney is back to his disruptive ways. "I'm out there having fun,'' the Indianapolis Colts' veteran defensive end said. "I'm playing.'' And producing. Less than 10 months after undergoing surgery to repair damage to his left foot, Freeney is flashing his rare blend of speed, power and agility. He had a sack in each of the Colts' two games -- along with six pressures and one forced fumble -- and will be looking for more when Indy hosts Jacksonville on Sunday. "What injury?'' Freeney asked with a smile. "I don't even think about last year. I think about the present and the future.'' Freeney acknowledged he still deals with occasional soreness in his left foot. "But it's stuff I can ..."

Defensive stars return for Colts

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August 25

Indianapolis Star

"Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders and defensive end Dwight Freeney made much-anticipated preseason debuts Sunday in a 20-7 loss to Buffalo at Lucas Oil Stadium. Both said they were a bit rusty. Sanders participated in the Colts' first 18 plays on defense -- he stuffed Bills running back Marshawn Lynch for a 1-yard loss on the opening play. Freeney started and came close on a couple of rushes while playing about 15 downs in an end rotation. "It felt good. A little rust, but I felt good," said Freeney, the franchise's sacks leader who missed training camp while rehabilitating from left foot surgery. Freeney, who broke his foot on a spin move at San Diego on Nov. 11, was not credited with ..."

Colts Freeney ready for 'every snap'

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August 21

Indianapolis Star

"The Indianapolis Colts probably will take the slow-and-easy approach in reintroducing end Dwight Freeney to the defense, whether he likes it or not. And he doesn't. "Let's hope not,'' Freeney said. "I think that is the plan, but I've never been an 'ease' guy. Even the rookie year, I was dying to get out there. "I would love to be out there every snap.'' That isn't likely. Freeney practiced for the first time Tuesday, his latest step in a recovery from surgery on his left foot that forced him to miss the final eight games of the 2007 season, including the playoffs. He said he still experiences pain occasionally in the foot but added he is getting close to 100 percent. Yet it's been apparent ..."

Sanders, Freeney ready to practice

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August 19

Indianapolis Star

"The Indianapolis Colts should regain some of their stars this week. No, not Peyton Manning. While the quarterback is at least a week away from joining workouts, a defense that has struggled against the run should benefit from the return of safety Bob Sanders and defensive end Dwight Freeney. Each is expected to practice for the first time this preseason either this morning, when the team works out at Lucas Oil Stadium for the first time, or Wednesday when it practices at the team's newly renamed West Side complex, the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. "I'm definitely ready,'' Sanders said Monday. "I've been anxious for a long time, excited and ready to go. "My body feels great. I'm just ..."

Polian reports 'no setbacks'

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August 4

Indianapolis Star

"The Indianapolis Colts took a first step into their five-game preseason Sunday night at Fawcett Stadium without a slew of their front-line players. But team president Bill Polian remains confident it won't be too long before quarterback Peyton Manning, defensive end Dwight Freeney, safety Bob Sanders and other ailing players are back on the practice field. Polian's overriding sentiment as he assessed Indy's medical issues: Everyone is on schedule. "No setbacks that I know of,'' he said. Manning has begun the rehabilitation process after having his left knee immobilized for an extended time following July 14 surgery to remove an infected bursa sac. Along with getting the swelling under ..."

Freeney's injury is one to worry about

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July 26

Indianapolis Star

"For the most part, there's little reason to worry about the Colts and their six ailing PUPs, or members of the physically unable to perform list. Seriously. All the teeth-gnashing about Peyton Manning's infected bursa sac, Marvin Harrison's knees (oh my God, and he's almost 36, to boot!), Bob Sanders' shoulder and Tyjuan Hagler's torn pectoral muscle are a waste of energy. If you're going to worry, here's a pretty good reason to worry: Dwight Freeney. While Manning is the Mr. Indispensable of the Offense, Freeney plays the same role on this defense. I used to think that guy was Sanders, whose presence completely altered the personality of the defense whenever he played. But after watching ..."

When season starts, Freeney will be ready

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July 24

Indianapolis Star

"Introductions won't be necessary when the Indianapolis Colts defense huddles Sept. 7 in the regular-season opener at Lucas Oil Stadium. The bulk of the unit that was one of the NFL's finest in 2007 -- first in fewest points allowed (16.4 per game), third in total yards allowed (279.7), second in passing yards allowed (172.8) -- returns. That includes safeties Bob Sanders, the first Colt to be named NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and Antoine Bethea, Sanders' Pro Bowl sidekick. Perhaps most importantly, that includes Dwight Freeney. "Things are working out the way they're supposed to,'' said the three-time Pro Bowl defensive end, who will report today with the rest of his teammates to ..."

3 Colts host camp

May 29

Indianapolis Star

"Indianapolis Colts players Dwight Freeney, Joseph Addai and Gary Brackett are hosting an Indy Stars Football Camp June 3-5 at Ben Davis High School from 4:30-7:30 p.m. each day. The camp is open to boys and girls 7 to 14 years old. Drills are non-contact."