Ankle improving, Freeney still hoping to play Sunday

By foxsports

Published Feb. 3, 2010 12:00 a.m. ET

Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney is hoping to test his sore right ankle for the first time during Friday's Super Bowl practice.

Freeney tore a ligament in the ankle late in the 30-17 victory by Indianapolis over the Jets in the AFC title game. He is questionable for Sunday's NFL title game against the New Orleans Saints.

The All-Pro has been getting treatment and said the ankle is gradually improving.