Dwight Freeney Injury: Updates on Falcons DE's Quad and Return

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Dwight Freeney had been dealing with a quadriceps injury, and although he was active for Week 8, he was back on the sidelines in Week 9. However, he is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

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Freeney Active vs. Eagles

Sunday, Nov. 13

The Falcons announced that Freeney is available to play against Philadelphia.

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Latest on Freeney's Practice Status

Friday, Nov. 11

The Falcons announced Freeney was a full participant in practice on Friday.

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Freeney Comments on Playing Status

Thursday, Nov. 10 

"If I can practice pretty well and I feel pretty good, I will probably play," Freeney said, per Michael Cunningham of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "It’s going to be a day-to-day thing, but I think I am definitely trending up." 

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Freeney Provides Situational Value for Falcons

Prior to the injury, Freeney registered three sacks and nine combined tackles while working as a situational defensive end for the Falcons. Atlanta signed him in August to provide depth up front, and he continues to excel in a niche role at age 36.

The coaching staff has also taken it easy on him during the week in an effort to keep the longtime defensive star healthy. The former Indianapolis Colts stalwart said in September that getting Wednesdays off from practice is a big help, per McClure:

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I've been doing that, for the most part, since my eighth or ninth year. When you start getting older, sometimes it's better for you to kind of get that rest on Wednesday so you don't injure something because you are so banged up. Those guys do great upstairs in realizing that. I'm not going to say, "No, I need to (practice)." Every place is different, but they do a good job with that.

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Freeney previously suffered a torn quad during the 2013 season with the San Diego Chargers.