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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.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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

Week 15 Locker Talk: Zaire Franklin Zaire Franklin speaks with the media on Wednesday as the Colts prepare for their Week 15 matchup versus the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Lu...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Posts seven stops vs. Jacksonville Franklin registered seven tackles (two solo) during the Colts' 36-19 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Franklin was one of three Colts defenders to play every single snap, and he led the team in tackles for a second consecutive game. The 2018 seventh-rounder is up to 94 combined stops through 13 regular-season games, and he should crack the tackling century mark for a fourth consecutive year. That could come as soon as this Sunday against the Seahawks.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

AFC South lead up for grabs as Colts try to win in Jacksonville for the first time since 2014

The Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars are 8-4 teams seemingly headed in opposite directions

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Week 14 Locker Talk: Zaire Franklin, Tyquan Lewis and Blake Grupe Zaire Franklin, Tyquan Lewis and Blake Grupe speak with the media on Wednesday as the Colts prepare for an AFC South divisional matchup vers...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Another productive outing Franklin logged 13 tackles (five solo) during the Colts' 20-16 loss to the Texans on Sunday.

Impact Franklin followed up his 14-tackle performance in Week 12 against the Chiefs with a game-high 13 stops during Sunday's loss. The veteran linebacker has logged double-digit tackles in three consecutive games after failing to do so through the first nine games of the regular season. Through 12 regular-season games, Franklin has accumulated 87 tackles (43 solo), including 2.0 sacks, four pass defenses and one forced fumble.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHTS | Colts' defense comes up BIG on fourth down stop against Texans Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin's fourth down tackle-for-loss turns over the Houston Texans with under five minutes remaining.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Week 13 Locker Talk: Zaire Franklin, Jonathan Taylor and Bernhard Raimann Zaire Franklin, Jonathan Taylor and Bernhard Raimann meet with the media on Wednesday as the Colts prepare to face the Houston Texans in an...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Season-high 14 stops in loss Franklin compiled 14 total tackles (seven solo) and a forced fumble in Sunday's 23-20 overtime loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Franklin finished second on the team in takedowns behind fellow linebacker Germaine Pratt (20), registering a season-high 14 snaps in the loss. The 29-year-old has now recorded double-digit tackles in back-to-back contests after failing to get to 10 tackles in any contests prior this season. Additionally, he made his mark on the game in the fourth quarter, stripping running back Kareem Hunt. The ball was recovered by teammate Charvarius Ward, and Franklin is now up to 74 total tackles (38 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also adding a forced fumble over 11 games this year.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHTS | Colts force a red zone fumble with a flipping tackle on Kareem Hunt Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Zaire Franklin flips Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt for a fumble in the red zone.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Week 12 Locker Talk: Zaire Franklin and Cam Bynum Zaire Franklin and Cam Bynum meet with the media on Wednesday as the Colts prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Arrowhead Sta...

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Team-high 10 tackles in OT win Franklin tallied 10 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Colts' 31-25 overtime win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Franklin saved his biggest play of Sunday's game for last after sacking Michael Penix for a 12-yard loss in overtime, which forced the Falcons to punt on the next play. Franklin led the NFL with 173 combined tackles in 2024, but Sunday marked just the first time this season that the veteran linebacker tallied double-digit stops. The eight-year pro is up to 60 tackles (31 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and four pass defenses through 10 regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

5 Colts Things: More context for Jonathan Taylor's 17 touchdowns, plus Tyler Warren, Daniel Jones, Zaire Franklin and special teams make key plays to push Colts to 8-2 at bye week The Colts' 31-25 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday sent them into their bye week with an 8-2 record and a 2.5-game lead in the...

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Locker Talk: Zaire Franklin and Bernhard Raimann, Colts vs. Falcons postgame Linebacker Zaire Franklin and tackle Bernhard Raimann address the media following the Colts' 31-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Zaire Franklin proves his value to the Colts in overtime in Week 10 victory The Indianapolis Colts' defense didn't answer many questions in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons, but Zaire Franklin proved why he can be...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

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AFC South lead up for grabs as Colts try to win in Jacksonville for the first time since 2014