Posted on 11/13/2007 6:16:00 PM PST by misterrob
The Indianapolis Colts already expect Dwight Freeney not to play for several weeks because of a left foot injury, but now there's reason to believe the Pro Bowl defensive end's season might be over.
Though more tests have to be completed for the team to make a final determination, a source said Tuesday that Freeney might have suffered a Lisfranc injury in Sunday's loss to the San Diego Chargers. If additional tests verify the initial diagnosis of the midfoot injury, the source said Freeney will need season-ending surgery.
Players who have suffered Lisfranc injuries, even those not needing surgical repair, have needed months to rehabilitate.
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No disputing what you wrote here. That said, Rice having avoided the pounding, just might surprise some people.
Just as an aside, what were your thoughts on last year’s AFC Championship game?
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