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Zaire Franklin trade thrusts overlooked Packers project into the spotlight The headline features of the Green Bay Packers' Zaire Franklin trade are firstly, well, Franklin, and second, outgoing defensive tackle Colb...

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Quay Walker's contract explains the Packers' decision to trade for Zaire Franklin Several Green Bay Packers headed for the exit door on the opening day of free agency. Quay Walker is the latest. According to NFL Network's...

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Micah Parsons' reaction to Packers' Zaire Franklin trade says it all The Green Bay Packers caught the NFL world off guard by trading for Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin over the weekend, securing...

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Zaire Franklin's goodbye message should leave Colts fans grieving for a while After the Indianapolis Colts traded away longtime veteran Zaire Franklin, the former Pro Bowl linebacker thanked Colts fans everywhere for t...

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Colts writer sends Packers fans a warning after trading for Zaire Franklin The Green Bay Packers didn't wait until free agency to steal the spotlight, making a rare player-for-player trade with the Indianapolis Colt...

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Heading to Green Bay The Colts traded Franklin to the Colts on Saturday in exchange for Colby Wooden, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The move gives the Colts some relief as they look to become salary cap compliant, and it also indicates that Quay Walker may not return to Green Bay, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Franklin has logged 100-plus tackles in each of the last four years, and his 173 combined tackles across 17 regular-season games in 2024 led the NFL. If Walker doesn't return to Green Bay, then Franklin would likely start alongside Edgerrin Cooper (ankle) in 2026.

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Colts set to trade linebacker Zaire Franklin to Packers for Colby Wooden, AP source says

The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to trade Pro Bowl linebacker Zaire Franklin to the Green Bay Packers for defensive tackle Colby Wooden, a person with knowledge of the deal confi...

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Colts, Packers Swap Defensive Starters In LB Zaire Franklin, DT Colby Wooden

The Colts and Packers swapped defensive starters ahead of free agency.

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Colts, Packers Swap Defensive Starters In LB Zaire Franklin, DT Colby Wooden

Colts trade rumor could lead to deal with Bills, Raiders, Broncos or Jets | Sporting News The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly looking to trade linebacker Zaire Franklin and four teams that are logical suitors are the Buffalo Bil...

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Colts decision may have quietly sealed Zaire Franklin's fate The Indianapolis Colts are likely on the precipice of making a bunch of roster changes, and one of those could include Zaire Franklin.

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Zaire Franklin joins NFL and GENYOUth to host flag football clinic at Fall Creek Valley Middle School The NFL and GENYOUth partnered to host a flag football clinic event during the 2026 NFL Combine week. Featuring Colts LB Zaire Franklin, the...

MARCH 2 • COLTS.COM

Zaire Franklin's Colts future suddenly in serious doubt Zaire Franklin has been a stalwart defensively for the Indianapolis Colts, but his time on the team might be close to done.

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Flashback Friday: Indianapolis Colts at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games The best photos of Indianapolis Colts stars Zaire Franklin, Quenton Nelson and Jonathan Taylor at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games.

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Double-digit tackles in finale Franklin tallied 12 tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 38-30 season-finale loss to the Texans.

Impact Franklin struggled in 2025, as despite suiting up for all 17 regular-season games, his total of 125 tackles (62 solo), including 2.0 sacks, represents a notable decline after he had surpassed 165 tackles in each of the prior three seasons. The 32-year-old also had five passes defensed and one forced fumble in 2025. Franklin has two seasons remaining his three-year, $31.3 million contract with the Colts, but the team has a potential 'out' this offseason for only $2.5 million in dead cap.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Talk: Zaire Franklin looks back on the 2025 season Linebacker Zaire Franklin met with the media to evaluate his 2025 season, his confidence in the vision of the team and his takeaways from 20...

JANUARY 5 • COLTS.COM

Set for Sunday Franklin (illness) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact Franklin appeared on the injury report Thursday with an illness that prevented him from practicing. The linebacker was able to upgrade to a full participant Friday, just in time to clear him of any injury designation for Sunday's contest. Franklin is set to suit up beside Austin Ajiake and Germaine Pratt, with Buddy Johnson and Segun Olubi operating as reserve linebackers if the starters get injured or need to sit out some snaps.

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Under the weather Franklin (illness) did not participate in Thursday's practice.

Impact Franklin is battling through an illness that caused him to miss Thursday's practice and puts him in jeopardy of missing the Colts' regular-season finale against the Texans on Sunday. Buddy Johnson and Segun Olubi would be the top candidates to start at linebacker if Franklin is unable to suit up in Week 18.

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Week 18 Locker Talk: Zaire Franklin and Kenny Moore Zaire Franklin and Kenny Moore II speak with the media on Wednesday as the Colts prepare for their Week 18 matchup versus the Houston Texans...

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Logs five stops vs. JAX Franklin posted five tackles (one solo) during the Colts' 23-17 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact It was the second game in a row in which Franklin posted five tackles or less and the fourth time across 16 regular-season games. He's up to 113 combined tackles in 2025, but it's a far cry from his output in each of the three prior seasons, including in 2024 when he led the league with 173 combined tackles across 17 regular-season games. Franklin will look to finish the 2025 campaign strong this Sunday against the Texans.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT | Colts' combo-sack drops Lawrence for a 12-yard loss Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Zaire Franklin and defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore sack Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor L...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Week 17 Locker Talk: Jonathan Taylor, Cam Bynum and Zaire Franklin Jonathan Taylor, Cam Bynum and Zaire Franklin spoke with the media on Wednesday as the Colts prepare for Week 17 versus the Jacksonville Jag...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Quiet outing in loss Franklin tallied four tackles (two solo) during Indianapolis' loss versus the 49ers on Monday.

Impact Franklin had a quiet outing during the loss, as he failed to record at least five tackles for just the third time this season. The 29-year-old will look to bounce back and return to his usual level of production during the Week 17 matchup against the Jaguars.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Week 16 Locker Talk: Zaire Franklin Zaire Franklin speaks with the media on Thursday as the Colts prepare for their Week 16 matchup versus the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Nig...

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Double-digit tackles in defeat Franklin recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) in the Colts' 18-16 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.

Impact Franklin again played 100 percent of the defensive snaps for the sixth straight game and 10th time across 14 contests this season. He's now produced double-digit tackles in four of the last five games after failing to reach 10 stops in any of the first nine weeks. On the year, Franklin has recorded 104 tackles (52 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and four pass breakups on 95 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Colts set to trade linebacker Zaire Franklin to Packers for Colby Wooden, AP source says

Colts, Packers Swap Defensive Starters In LB Zaire Franklin, DT Colby Wooden