Colts will still go to the Superbowl regardless but this one hurts.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts star defensive end Dwight Freeney will miss the rest of the season after being place on injured reserve Wednesday with a foot injury.
Dwight Freeney
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Freeney, the three-time Pro Bowler, is the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL. He injured his left foot in Sunday's loss to San Diego and was diagnosed with a Lisfranc injury that may require surgery.
Simeon Rice, who the Colts claimed off waivers Monday from Denver, was expected to practice Wednesday with the team.
Stacks of Sacks
Only Jason Taylor has more sacks than Dwight Freeney since 2002, Freeney's rookie season.
Most sacks since 2002 Player Sacks
Jason Taylor 70.5
Dwight Freeney 60
Simeon Rice 59.5
Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila 57.7
Aaron Schobel 56.5
Players who have suffered Lisfranc injuries, even those not needing surgical repair, have needed months to rehabilitate.
Freeney experienced a lot of pain Sunday when he suffered the injury. He had to be carted to the locker room and left Qualcomm Stadium wearing a boot. He told friends he could have been hurt when a Chargers blocker stepped on his foot when he was making a spin move.
Indianapolis also placed backup linebacker Victor Worsley on injured reserve.
Tony Dungy was scheduled to talk about the injuries later Wednesday.
ESPN.com senior NFL writer John Clayton and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts star defensive end Dwight Freeney will miss the rest of the season after being place on injured reserve Wednesday with a foot injury.
Dwight Freeney
freeney
Freeney, the three-time Pro Bowler, is the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL. He injured his left foot in Sunday's loss to San Diego and was diagnosed with a Lisfranc injury that may require surgery.
Simeon Rice, who the Colts claimed off waivers Monday from Denver, was expected to practice Wednesday with the team.
Stacks of Sacks
Only Jason Taylor has more sacks than Dwight Freeney since 2002, Freeney's rookie season.
Most sacks since 2002 Player Sacks
Jason Taylor 70.5
Dwight Freeney 60
Simeon Rice 59.5
Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila 57.7
Aaron Schobel 56.5
Players who have suffered Lisfranc injuries, even those not needing surgical repair, have needed months to rehabilitate.
Freeney experienced a lot of pain Sunday when he suffered the injury. He had to be carted to the locker room and left Qualcomm Stadium wearing a boot. He told friends he could have been hurt when a Chargers blocker stepped on his foot when he was making a spin move.
Indianapolis also placed backup linebacker Victor Worsley on injured reserve.
Tony Dungy was scheduled to talk about the injuries later Wednesday.
ESPN.com senior NFL writer John Clayton and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
