Dwight Freeney to retire as member of Colts

Posted April 19, 2018 7:00 am

The Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Defensive end Dwight Freeney will retire as a member of the Indianapolis Colts on Monday.

Team officials made the announcement Thursday.

Freeney was a seven-time Pro Bowler, a three-time first-team All-Pro selection and played in three Super Bowls. He won his only title with the Colts following the 2006 season.

The speed rusher was best known for his trademark spin, a move defensive coaches chided and offensive linemen feared.

Freeney was Indy's first-round draft pick in 2002 and stayed through 2012. He is second in Colts' history with 107ˆ½ sacks, trailing only Robert Mathis.

He also played with San Diego, Arizona, Atlanta, Seattle and Detroit and is tied for No. 17 in league history with 125ˆ½ sacks.

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