Colts DE Freeney missed practice along with CB Powers

As we had expected, the ankle injury did not allow the Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney to practice while the team had their first practice in South Florida. Among the 19 players the Colts listed on the injury report, Freeney and injured cornerback Jerraud Powers were the only two who sat out Wednesday’s practice.

Freeney, the All-Pro defensive end, has a torn ligament in his right ankle and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints. And Powers had a left foot injury. While Freeney was not seen on the field, Powers was on the sideline in his No. 25 Colts jersey watching four-time league MVP Peyton Manning complete all nine passes and throw for a touchdown against the scout team’s nickel defense.




“We’ve played 22 games this year,” Coach Jim Caldwell said. “I want them to be nice and hungry come Sunday. If they need pads this time of year …”

Being asked whether Freeney and Powers are to play this Sunday, Caldwell said he was unsure. He did not expect Freeney to play the game but remained optimistic about Powers’ playing status.