| Colts make it official: Dwight Freeney won't be back |
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| Written by Anthony Rome |
| Sunday, 17 February 2013 00:05 |
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Freeney won't be back in Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indianapolis Colts said Friday they will not re-sign former league sacks champion Dwight Freeney or oft-injured receiver Austin Collie. View Super Bowl XLVIII Futures Both will become unrestricted free agents next month. Collie just couldn't stay healthy. He wound up on season-ending injured reserve in September with a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee and there were continual concerns about a series of concussions he had. Freeney, Indy's career sacks leader, turns 33 next week. His sacks totals declined for a third straight year in 2012, this time after moving from defensive end to outside linebacker. Team owner Jim Irsay said in a statement that few players had more impact on the Colts' success than Freeney, who Irsay calls an ``artist'' and a ``joy to watch.'' Want More From TheSpread.com? Follow us on Twitter and Facebook or Subscribe to Our News Feeds!
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