Dwight Freeney EDR/IL FA Tue 8/2/16 4:26 PM
Dwight Freeney
EDR/IL FA
Freeney is signing with the Falcons, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 36-year-old Freeney proved he had some juice left last season, recording eight sacks in 11 regular-season games for the Cardinals, despite working in a part-time role on obvious passing downs. While the Falcons shouldn't expect similar production, Freeney should at least provide a small boost to a pass rush that had an NFL-low 19 sacks last season.
Dwight Freeney EDR/IL FA Tue 5/24/16 1:03 PM
Dwight Freeney
EDR/IL FA
Freeney is scheduled to workout with the Bengals, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran pass-rusher and longtime Colt said earlier in the offseason he would like to play in 2016 as long as he finds "the right situation". It appears that situation could emerge in Cincinnati after the team lost Wallace Gilberry in free agency, leaving a lack of depth at defensive end. Freeney recorded eight sacks and three forced fumbles in 11 games with the Cardinals last season.
Dwight Freeney EDR/IL FA Thu 3/10/16 3:20 PM
Dwight Freeney
EDR/IL FA
Freeney will play in 2016 as long as he finds "the right situation," Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
When the Cardinals called five games into last season, Freeney was about a week away from retirement, but another year of wear and tear may be in the offing. If he returns to Arizona (or similarly joins another contender), his snap count will likely be contained in order to ensure the health of the 36-year-old pass rusher. Receiving 24.4 percent of the defensive snaps last season, he responded with eight sacks among nine tackles and three forced fumbles, to which he added another sack in the postseason.
Dwight Freeney EDR/IL FA Tue 1/5/16 3:01 PM
Dwight Freeney
EDR/IL FA
Freeney (knee) tallied another sack during Sunday's defeat to the Seahawks.
EDGE Analysis
Upon his arrival in Week 6, Freeney has bolstered the Cardinals' pass rush, notching eight sacks among nine tackles in 11 games. He was again contained to just 21 of the 72 defensive snaps in the season finale, which lines up with his usage to date in a situational role.
Dwight Freeney EDR/IL FA Sun 1/3/16 3:54 PM
Dwight Freeney
EDR/IL FA
Freeney (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Mark Dalton of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Since joining the Cardinals prior to Week 6, Freeney has consistently earned between 19 and 28 snaps, which has allowed him to be a terror to opposing quarterbacks. On the season, the 35-year-old pass rusher has accrued seven sacks and three forced fumbles in 10 games.
Dwight Freeney EDR/IL FA Fri 1/1/16 9:31 PM
Dwight Freeney
EDR/IL FA
Freeney (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
EDGE Analysis
Freeney is coming off a three-sack effort against the Packers in Week 16, though the questionable tag adds an element of risk to IDP owners considering him this week, with the Cards kicking off off at 4:25 ET on Sunday.
Dwight Freeney EDR/IL FA Thu 12/31/15 7:19 PM
Dwight Freeney
EDR/IL FA
Freeney (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Mike Jurecki of FOX Sports 910 Phoenix reports.
EDGE Analysis
Making his initial practice appearance of Week 17 prep, Freeney has taken a step in the right direction to active status Sunday versus the Seahawks. After a three-sack showing against the Packers, he's ending the season on strong note, with seven in 10 games as a member of the Cardinals.
Dwight Freeney EDR/IL FA Sun 11/1/15 12:07 PM
Dwight Freeney
EDR/IL FA
Freeney (finger) is active for Sunday's game in Cleveland, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Freeney will be employed as a situational pass rusher, which could yield more fruit as he grows more accustomed to the schemes of defensive coordinator James Bettcher. In two games with the Cardinals, Freeney has racked up two quarterback hits and one sack among two tackles (one solo).
Dwight Freeney EDR/IL FA Fri 10/30/15 5:06 PM
Dwight Freeney
EDR/IL FA
Freeney (finger) is probable for Sunday's game.
EDGE Analysis
Freeney will be available Sunday and take over his customary role as a situational pass-rusher. With the Cardinals set to take on the Browns, Freeney might see an increase in snaps if Arizona jumps ahead early.
Dwight Freeney EDR/IL FA Wed 10/28/15 9:01 PM
Dwight Freeney
EDR/IL FA
Freeney (finger) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Freeney was inked on Oct. 12 to act as a situational pass rusher, but was blanked in his first game with the Cardinals, despite picking up 19 snaps. That number increased slightly Monday against the Ravens, and he wreaked havoc upon Joe Flacco, notching two quarterback hits and one sack among his two tackles (one solo). As his familiarity grows with the schemes of defensive coordinator James Bettcher, Freeney is a great bet to keep up the pressure on a weekly basis.