Mathis, now in his 11th NFL season, will resume his pursuit of Freeney's franchise record for sacks (107.5). He starts 2013 with 91.5 and will try to prove he can be just as productive without Freeney's presence.
Freeney, meanwhile, will try to jump-start his career in San Diego, working for Pagano's younger brother, John, again as an outside linebacker,Artie Burns Jersey, trying to move up the NFL's career sacks chart in what will be a season full of firsts.