Losing Freeney is enormous

Wednesday, November 14, 2007 | Print Entry

Posted by Matt Williamson

Colts DE Dwight Freeney suffered a Lisfranc injury that may require surgery and will force him to miss the rest of the season. To help make up for the loss of Freeney, Indianapolis signed Simeon Rice. Rice was cut by the Buccaneers, who run a very similar defensive scheme to the Colts, and was a bit of a washout in Denver. His career is on the decline and he isn't nearly as explosive or quick off the ball as he once was, but his familiarity with the system makes him valuable in this time of need for the Colts.

 
 

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