Colts make it official: Freeney won't be back

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Chuck Pagano spent most of last season finding new ways to coach football.Tuesday

Colts linebacker Robert Mathis wasn’t all that thrilled being called for an offside penalty on the final day of minicamp this week. “I’m not exactly happy with that,” Mathis said with a laugh.Saturday

Colts continue to work after minicamp closes

The Colts are done with minicamp. The work, however, has just begun. The team broke from its mandatory three-day camp Thursday with plenty to do as players head for home.Friday

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts said Friday they will not re-sign former league sacks champion Dwight Freeney or oft-injured receiver Austin Collie.

Both will become unrestricted free agents next month.

Collie just couldn't stay healthy. He wound up on season-ending injured reserve in September with a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee and there were continual concerns about a series of concussions he had.

Freeney, Indy's career sacks leader, turns 33 next week. His sacks totals declined for a third straight year in 2012, this time after moving from defensive end to outside linebacker.

Team owner Jim Irsay said in a statement that few players had more impact on the Colts' success than Freeney, who Irsay calls an "artist" and a "joy to watch."