Arizona Cardinals Sign Dwight Freeney
10/13/2015 4:03:00 PM | Football
WHITE SULFER SPRINGS W.Va. – Seven-time Pro Bowler Dwight Freeney is back in the National Football League. Freeney, who holds multiple Syracuse sack records, signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals, the team announced on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The deal is reportedly worth $970,000 plus incentives.
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The 35-year-old outside linebacker is starting his 14th NFL season. Freeney played the last two years for the San Diego Chargers before being cut in the spring.
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Prior to joining the Chargers, Freeney spent 11 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and built a reputation as one of the most feared pass rushers in the league. He ranks 21st in NFL history with 111.5 career sacks and posted double-digit sack totals in seven of his first nine seasons. Freeney appeared in two Super Bowls with the Colts and helped the franchise to a 29-17 victory over Chicago in Super Bowl XLI.
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At Syracuse, Freeney was nearly unstoppable. He racked up 34 career sacks from 1998-2001 and set the Orange single-game record, sacking Virginia Tech's Michael Vick 4.5 times in 2000. As a senior in 2001, Freeney led the nation and set the Orange single-season record with 17.5 sacks. He also led the country in forced fumbles (11) and was a finalist for the Lombardi, Nagurski and Bednarik Awards.
The 2015 Orange resumes Atlantic Coast Conference play on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Virginia. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at Scott Stadium. The game will air live on RSN.
Syracuse returns to the Carrier Dome for its next home game on Saturday, Oct. 24 against Pittsburgh during Orange Central/Homecoming Weekend. Tickets for the game, which is sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts, start at $30 and are available online, by phone (1-888-DOMETIX) and at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B). In addition, discounted group tickets (20 or more) for all home games can be purchased by calling 315-443-3212.
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The 35-year-old outside linebacker is starting his 14th NFL season. Freeney played the last two years for the San Diego Chargers before being cut in the spring.
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Prior to joining the Chargers, Freeney spent 11 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and built a reputation as one of the most feared pass rushers in the league. He ranks 21st in NFL history with 111.5 career sacks and posted double-digit sack totals in seven of his first nine seasons. Freeney appeared in two Super Bowls with the Colts and helped the franchise to a 29-17 victory over Chicago in Super Bowl XLI.
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At Syracuse, Freeney was nearly unstoppable. He racked up 34 career sacks from 1998-2001 and set the Orange single-game record, sacking Virginia Tech's Michael Vick 4.5 times in 2000. As a senior in 2001, Freeney led the nation and set the Orange single-season record with 17.5 sacks. He also led the country in forced fumbles (11) and was a finalist for the Lombardi, Nagurski and Bednarik Awards.
The 2015 Orange resumes Atlantic Coast Conference play on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Virginia. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at Scott Stadium. The game will air live on RSN.
Syracuse returns to the Carrier Dome for its next home game on Saturday, Oct. 24 against Pittsburgh during Orange Central/Homecoming Weekend. Tickets for the game, which is sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts, start at $30 and are available online, by phone (1-888-DOMETIX) and at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B). In addition, discounted group tickets (20 or more) for all home games can be purchased by calling 315-443-3212.
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For complete coverage of Syracuse and Syracuse football, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange& Syracuse Football), Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseFootball), Instagram (@CuseFootball) and watch exclusive video content on Cuse TV.
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