Dwight Freeney

Football Player

Dwight Freeney was born in Hartford, Connecticut, United States on February 19th, 1980 and is the Football Player. At the age of 44, Dwight Freeney biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Other Names / Nick Names
Dwight Jason Freeney
Date of Birth
February 19, 1980
Nationality
United States
Place of Birth
Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Age
44 years old
Zodiac Sign
Pisces
Networth
$10 Million
Profession
American Football Player
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Dwight Freeney Height, Weight, Eye Color and Hair Color

At 44 years old, Dwight Freeney has this physical status:

Height
185cm
Weight
121.6kg
Hair Color
Not Available
Eye Color
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Build
Large
Measurements
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Dwight Freeney Religion, Education, and Hobbies
Religion
Not Available
Hobbies
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Education
Bloomfield High School, Syracuse
Dwight Freeney Spouse(s), Children, Affair, Parents, and Family
Spouse(s)
Not Available
Children
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Dating / Affair
Rachel Roy, Claudia Jordan, Nia Long
Parents
Not Available
Siblings
Hugh Freeney (math teacher)
Dwight Freeney Life

Dwight Jason Freeney (born February 19, 1980) is a former American football defensive end who played 16 seasons in the National Football League (NFL).

He played college football at Syracuse, where he earned unanimous All-American honors, and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft.

With the Colts, Freeney won Super Bowl XLI over the Chicago Bears, and made seven Pro Bowls.

He also played for the San Diego Chargers, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions.

Early years

Freeney was born in Hartford, Connecticut. He attended Bloomfield High School in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Freeney was a four-sport letterman, earning four letters in baseball in which he was coached by Alphonso Ford; four in basketball; three in football, in which he played both ways; and one in soccer, in which he played goalie in his freshman year before switching over to football. Freeney holds the record for sacks at his high school and used to hold the record for most sacks in a high school career in the Connecticut record book. (Record now held by Mark Evanchick of Darien HS) Bloomfield High retired his No. 44 football jersey. During his youth, Freeney idolized New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor.

Personal life

On March 28, 2012, Freeney's financial advisor was arrested and charged with embezzling $2.2 million from Freeney. In 2015, Freeney sued Bank of America for $20 million, claiming he trusted the bank's wealth management division with the assets.

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Dwight Freeney Career

College career

Freeney earned a scholarship to Syracuse University, where he played for the Syracuse Orange football team from 1998 to 2001. He was a two-year starter for the Orangemen, setting a school record of 17.5 sacks in his senior year and ranked second in school history to Tim Green (45.5). Freeney was the school's top pass rusher, and he had a streak of 17 games in a row without a single one being dismissed. Michael Vick was fired 4.5 times in one game against Virginia Tech.

Freeney finished his college career with 104 tackles (68 unassisted), 34 quarterback sacks, 51 tackles for a loss, and 43 quarterback pressures. In 2000 and 2001, he was a first-team All-American selection, and he was named as a unanimous first-team All-American following his senior season in 2001.

During his 40-yard dash, Freeney was clocked at 4.40 seconds and a 40-inch vertical jump while attending Syracuse at a then-255 pounds. His 40-yard time is one of the fastest ever recorded for a defensive lineman.

Freeney is back in Syracuse for his summer workouts and acts as a mentor to Syracuse players, including former walk-on Josh Arrington from the 2006–2008 season.

Professional career

Freeney was chosen by the Indianapolis Colts with the 11th pick in the 2002 NFL Draft. In 2002, he set a new NFL rookie record of 9 forced fumbles, three of which were in a single game against Donovan McNabb, a former Syracuse football player. Freeney was the runner up for the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

When Freeney was drafted by Indianapolis at 270 pounds, he was clocked in 4.48 seconds in the 40-yard dash and the same 40-inch vertical jump.

Freeney led the NFL with 16 sacks in 2004-Freeney's third season. Freeney's season as the 3rd fastest player to reach 40 sacks at the end of his third season. He invented a spin move that became his signature pass rush move.

Freeney was a footballer who played for the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI in 2006, winning the Chicago Bears to become NFL Champions.

Following the expiration of his rookie deal, the Colts issued a franchise tag on Freeney on February 19, 2007. Bill Polian and the Colts' front office were able to continue working on a long-term basis as a result of this change. Freeney became one of the highest-paid defensive players in the NFL on July 13, 2007, with a six-year, $72 million contract with $30 million in guarantees.

Following the conclusion of the Colts 2008–09 playoff season, Freeney was fined $20,000 by the NFL for his expletive-laced interview, which culminated in a 23-17 overtime loss to the San Diego Chargers. According to the Indianapolis Star, Freeney was cited by the NFL for making "inappropriate remarks on officiating." Freeney, who was furious by three defensive penalties incurred as the Chargers made their game-winning drive, told Yahoo! After the game: "Those were the worst [expletive] calls I've seen in a long time." It's just disgusting to have a game of this size taken out of your hands. It's not like they made one [expletive] bad call — it's three calls, in overtime —... They may need to start looking into some other [expletive]."

Freeney went from defensive end to outside linebacker under new head coach Chuck Pagano in 2012. Freeney had a rough start to the season, with only five sacks and 12 tackles as a result of injuries and not being accustomed to his role change.

Freeney was told by the Colts that he would not be re-signed on February 15, 2013. With 108, Freeney was the all-time franchise king in sacks with 107.5, but he was overshadowed by former teammate Robert Mathis in the upcoming season. Mathis would also break Freeney's franchise season record of 16 sacks the following season, as he reached 19.5.

Freeney signed a two-year contract with the San Diego Chargers on May 18, 2013. Freeney sustained a season-ending injury and posted a career low with 0.5 sacks during the 2013 season.

Freeney did not recover from last year, but it did. Freeney was only used as a pass rush specialist on passing downs through the season, with only passing downs. Russell Wilson was fired by the Seattle Seahawks, which resulted in the Chargers' victory. Freeney was fired by the Buffalo Bills next week. Dwight Freeney and Riho Mathews were fired by the 49ers, resulting in a Colin Kaepernick fumble resulting in a Chargers touchdown. Chase Daniel and the Chiefs were fired this week, and the Chiefs were fired next week. Freeney had ten tackles, 3.5 sacks, and a pass deflect.

Freeney signed a one-year, $870,000 contract with the Arizona Cardinals, with the possibility of receiving a $200,000 compensation for four sacks and the right to earn $100,000 per year thereafter, up to a maximum of 12.

Freeney was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 16, which included three sacks and a forced fumble for the first time since 2006. Ex Colts teammate Robert Mathis also earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week for the second week this week. During the 2015 season, Freeney appeared in nine games, totaling 8.0 sacks (leading the team) and three forced fumbles.

Freeney agreed to a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons on August 2, 2016. He appeared in 15 games, with three of them being suspended. Freeney was named in the NFC Championship to play in Super Bowl LI, bringing him to his third Super Bowl appearance. In the big game, Freeney was fired, but the Falcons lost by a score of 34–28.

Freeney signed with the Seattle Seahawks on October 24, 2017. Freeney was suspended by the Seahawks on November 21, 2017, after playing in four games and receiving three sacks.

The Detroit Lions granted Freeney waivers on November 22, 2017.

Freeney announced his resignation on April 19, 2018 after deciding on a one-day deal with the Colts to retire as a member of the team with whom he spent the majority of his time.

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The 2023 class of Fame includes Darrell Revis, Joe Thomas, and Dwight Freeney

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 9, 2023
The inaugural members of the Class of 2023 include legendary New York Jets cornerback Darrell Revis, Cleveland Browns left tackle Joe Thomas, and Indianapolis Colts edge rusher Dwight Freeney. Yeari Evans, the offensive lineman for the New Orleans Saints, and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison are among the first-time candidates. On Thursday night, the inductees will be revealed on NFL Network and Peacock as the league braces for Sunday's Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona.

Dwight Freeney, a legend on the Wall, is a semi-finalists for the HOF

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 23, 2022
Darrelle Revis, a four-time All-Pro cornerback, is one of five first-year eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2023. Yeari Evans and Joe Thomas, defensive lineman Dwight Freeney, and linebacker James Harrison are among the 202 candidates for induction next year. Each of the last two seasons appeared in the 2017 season. For the first time, Henry Ellard and London Fletcher are semifinalists. Albert Lewis, who was a semifinalist in 2013, is also on the list. Ellard, who retired following the 1998 season, and Lewis, who later retired in 1998, are in their final year of eligibility as modern era players. Torry Holt is back for the ninth time, Hines Ward and Darren Woodson are semi-finalists for the seventh time, and Ronde Barber is in the running for the sixth time. Zach Thomas is a fifth-timer, and Reggie Wayne and Willis are back for their fourth time. Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Willie Anderson, Anquan Boldin, Rodney Harrison, Andre Johnson, Devin Hester, Andre Smith, DeMarcus Ware, Ricky Watters, and Vince Wilfork complete the list.
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