Zaire Franklin - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Won't play Sunday Franklin (shin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Franklin has not practiced since he sustained a hairline fracture to his shin in Week 6. The linebacker will miss yet another game due to the injury, leaving Isaiah McDuffie to start alongside Ty'Ron Hopper at inside linebacker again for Sunday's contest.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Does not practice Wednesday Franklin (shin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Franklin started the week as a nonparticipant in practice Wednesday and hasn't played since Week 6 after suffering a hairline fracture in his shin. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur added Wednesday that the 30-year-old is making progress in his recovery, and he hopes Franklin can return soon. The ninth-year pro has 41 tackles (18 solo), one pass deflection and one forced fumble in six games this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden active for game against Panthers

Green Bay wide receiver Matthew Golden was active for the Packers’ Thursday night game against the Carolina Panthers after dealing with shoulder and foot injuries

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Ruled out for TNF Franklin (shin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Panthers, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Franklin is considered week-to-week due to a hairline fracture in his leg, and the injury will cause him to miss a second consecutive game. Isaiah McDuffie and Ty'Ron Hopper will continue to serve as the Packers' starters at inside linebacker in the absence of Franklin, whose next chance to play is Week 9 against the Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 8.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Packers and Panthers trying to bounce back as they face off at Lambeau Field

A pair of ticked-off teams will square off when the Green Bay Packers face the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Dealing with hairline fracture in leg Franklin suffered a hairline fracture during last Thursday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The veteran linebacker missed Sunday's loss to the Lions and is expected to miss additional time, but coach Matt LaFleur indicated Franklin will not be placed on injured reserve. Isaiah McDuffie and Ty'Ron Hopper will continue to hold down the fort at linebacker for the Packers while Franklin is sidelined.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' LB Zaire Franklin to miss time after suffering leg injury Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin faces a timeline after a hairline leg fracture.

OCTOBER 26 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Won't play against Detroit Franklin (shin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Head coach Mike LaFleur told reporters Friday that Franklin injured his shin on a collision during Thursday's practice, and the injury is severe enough for the veteran linebacker to miss his first game of the 2026 season. He's played every defensive snap in five of six games, and that workload will likely fall on Isaiah McDuffie or Nick Niemann for Sunday's NFC North tilt. Franklin's next chance to play is Week 8 against the Panthers on Thursday.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Managing shin issue Franklin practiced in a limited capacity Thursday due to a shin injury.

Impact Franklin wasn't on the injury report Wednesday, so he may have suffered the injury at some point during practice. Regardless, the 30-year-old linebacker's practice status Friday should shed light on whether he's at risk of missing Sunday's tilt against Detroit. Franklin has played every defensive snap in five of Green Bay's six games so far this season.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling Cowboys suffer letdown on offense as their defense shows signs of progress

The Dallas Cowboys’ beleaguered defense finally showed signs of life

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

NFL Best And Worst: From 49ers-Seahawks Thriller To Giants-Commanders Blunder

We break down the Best and Worst of the NFL in Week 5, featuring an epic NFC West slugfest and a chaotic NFC East blunder fest.

OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Best And Worst: From 49ers-Seahawks Thriller To Giants-Commanders Blunder

Packers’ Zaire Franklin Fires Back At Bears’ Luther Burden: ‘He Quit Today’

Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin didn't hold back when dissing Luther Burden III.

OCTOBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

Packers’ Zaire Franklin Fires Back At Bears’ Luther Burden: ‘He Quit Today’

Packers Take Shots at Luther Burden, Bears After Dominant Week 5 Win Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin had a lot to say about Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden after the Week 5 game.

OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

The rivalry that knows no end

OCTOBER 11 • FOX SPORTS

Zaire Franklin FORCES FUMBLE | Packers vs. Bears Green Bay Packers LB Zaire Franklin forces a fumble and S Evan Williams recovers it during Sunday's Week 5 game against the Chicago Bears at...

OCTOBER 11 • PACKERS.COM

Bears have opportunity to show again they've gained the upper hand in their rivalry with Packers

The Chicago Bears already beat the Green Bay Packers for the NFC North title and knocked them out of the playoffs last season

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Photos: Zaire Franklin kicks off 'Tackles for Literacy' campaign Green Bay Packers LB Zaire Franklin, in partnership with community supporters, held a kickoff party for the Tackles for Literacy campaign on...

OCTOBER 7 • PACKERS.COM

Zaire Franklin: 'It's gonna be a bit more personal for sure' Packers LB Zaire Franklin spoke with the media Wednesday about his first Packers vs. Bears experience in the upcoming Week 5 matchup.

OCTOBER 7 • PACKERS.COM

Packers Daily: Leading the way Watch how LB Zaire Franklin is leading the team in just his first year with the Packers.

OCTOBER 7 • PACKERS.COM

Mic'd Up: Zaire Franklin Listen in on what Green Bay Packers LB Zaire Franklin was saying on the field during the Week 4 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 7 • PACKERS.COM

Packers LB Zaire Franklin is 'running the show' Key comments from Green Bay’s coordinators

OCTOBER 6 • PACKERS.COM

Jonathan Gannon praises LB Zaire Franklin on an 'unbelievable job' Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jonthan Gannon spoke with the media on Tuesday, Oct. 6.

OCTOBER 6 • PACKERS.COM

Zaire Franklin: 'We all looked at ourselves in the mirror' Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin spoke with the media Wednesday about turning the page and looking ahead to Week 4 against the Buccaneers.

SEPTEMBER 30 • PACKERS.COM

Double-digit stops for first time in 2026 Franklin tallied 10 tackles (three solo) during the Packers' 35-14 loss to the Falcons on Thursday.

Impact Franklin played every single defensive snap for the third week in a row and finished Thursday's game tied with Evan Williams for most tackles on the Packers. It was the first time this season that Franklin logged double-digit stops after doing so five times across 17 regular-season games in 2025. The veteran linebacker is up to 21 tackles (seven solo) and is on pace to crack the 100-tackle mark for a fifth consecutive year.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Quick chemistry: Packers linebacker pair clicking early Partnership between Edgerrin Cooper and Zaire Franklin off to good start

SEPTEMBER 19 • PACKERS.COM

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The rivalry that knows no end

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