November 21, 2017. Detroit Lions On November 22, 2017, Freeney was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions. Retirement Freeney announced his retirement on April 19, 2018, after signing a ceremonial one-day contract with the Colts to retire as a member of the team he spent the majority of his career with. NFL career statistics Personal life On March 28, 2012, Freeney's financial advisor was arrested and charged with embezzling $2.2 million from Freeney. In 2015, Freeney sued Bank of America for $20 million, claiming he trusted the bank's wealth management division with the assets. References External links Indianapolis Colts bio San Diego Chargers bio Syracuse Orange bio 1980 births Living people People from Bloomfield, Connecticut Players of American football from Hartford, Connecticut American football defensive ends American football linebackers Syracuse Orange football players All-American college football players Indianapolis Colts players San Diego Chargers players Arizona Cardinals players Atlanta Falcons players Seattle Seahawks players Detroit Lions players American Conference Pro Bowl players Bloomfield High School (Connecticut) alumni 100 Sacks Club Ed Block Courage Award recipients