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ZAIRE FRANKLIN #44 - LINEBACKER - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
135 TCKL •
1 INT •
2.5 SCK
135 TCKL
1 INT
2.5 SCK
Zaire Franklin: Media availability, December 11 Linebacker Zaire Franklin meets with the media on Wednesday as the Colts prepare to face the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Empower Field at Mi...
2 DAYS AGO • COLTS.COM
Bye week stats: Fourth quarter Colts, Alec Pierce's complete season, Zaire Franklin could break his own record again As the Colts settle into their Week 14 bye, here are a few notable developments and things we've learned over the first 13 games of the 2024...
DECEMBER 4 • COLTS.COM
Posts huge numbers in win Franklin recorded 12 tackles (10 solo) including 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble during Sunday's 25-24 win at New England.
Impact Franklin managed a double-digit tackle total for his seventh game this season in Week 13, and he registered in the sack column for his second straight contest. He still leads the league in tackles by a comfortable margin and profiles as an elite IDP option for the fantasy playoffs after the Colts' bye in Week 14.
DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Gimme Him: Zaire Franklin would be immediate playmaker for Patriots Zaire Franklin would make an immediate impact in the Patriots’ linebacker room.
NOVEMBER 28 • USATODAY.COM
Continues to pace league in tackles Franklin recorded 13 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions.
Impact The seventh-year pro leads the league in tackles with 123 (64 solo). Franklin, a seventh-round pick in 2018, has now recorded three consecutive 100-plus tackle seasons. He has also yet to miss a defensive snap in 12 games this season.
NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Week 12 Recap: Zaire Franklin, Colts vs. Lions Linebacker Zaire Franklin speaks with the media on Monday to break down the Colts' Week 12 loss to the Detroit Lions.
NOVEMBER 25 • COLTS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Deforest Buckner's pressure results in a Zaire Franklin sack on Goff Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner's pressure results in a linebacker Zaire Franklin sack on Detroit Lions quarterback Jar...
NOVEMBER 24 • COLTS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Zaire Franklin and Colts D'stonewall Conklin's fourth down rush attempt Linebacker Zaire Franklin and Indianapolis Colts D'stonewall New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin's fourth down rush attempt.
NOVEMBER 17 • COLTS.COM
Week 11 Locker Talk: Joe Flacco and Zaire Franklin Joe Flacco and Zaire Franklin meet with the media as the Colts prepare to face the New York Jets on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in Week 11.
NOVEMBER 13 • COLTS.COM
Another 100-tackle season Franklin recorded nine tackles (five solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Bills.
Impact Franklin currently leads the league with 105 tackles (54 solo) through 10 games, marking his third straight season with 100-plus stops. The 28-year-old is a surefire fantasy starter that hasn't missed a snap this season.
NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
5 Colts Things: Jonathan Taylor climbs franchise leaderboard, Zaire Franklin hits triple digits again and more from Week 10 The Colts lost, 30-20, to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium, falling to 4-6 on the 2024 season.
NOVEMBER 11 • COLTS.COM
Back at practice Thursday Franklin (ankle) participated at practice Thursday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Impact Franklin missed practice Wednesday after playing 100 percent of Indianapolis' defensive snaps in Week 9, but he's now a step closer to potentially suiting up again in Week 10. If he can practice in full Friday, he could avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Logs DNP on Wednesday Franklin (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
Impact The NFL's leading tackler played 100.0 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps in their Week 9 loss to the Vikings, but it now appears he picked up an ankle injury in the process. Franklin will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up for Indianapolis' Week 10 matchup against the Bills.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Week 10 Locker Talk: Anthony Richardson, Zaire Franklin, Kenny Moore II and Michael Pittman Jr. Anthony Richardson, Zaire Franklin, Kenny Moore II and Michael Pittman Jr. meet with the media as the Colts prepare to face the Buffalo BIll...
NOVEMBER 6 • COLTS.COM
Mic'd Up: Zaire Franklin, Week 9 at Vikings Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin was mic'd up for the Colts' Week 9 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football.
NOVEMBER 6 • COLTS.COM
Picks off pass in loss Franklin recorded eight tackles (six solo), a pass breakup and an interception in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.
Impact The middle linebacker also played on every defensive snap for the ninth time in nine games this season. Franklin leads the league with 95 tackles (48 solo) in 2024.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Locker Talk: Zaire Franklin and Kenny Moore II, Colts at Vikings postgame Zaire Franklin and Kenny Moore II speak with the media following the Colts' 21-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings Sunday Night in Week 9.
NOVEMBER 4 • COLTS.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Zaire Franklin looks like Ray Lewis on abrupt tackle vs. Aaron Jones Zaire Franklin looks like Ray Lewis on abrupt tackle vs. Aaron Jones
NOVEMBER 4 • COLTS.COM
Zaire Franklin puts an end to the Vikings drive with a pick in his own endzone!
NOVEMBER 4 • YOUTUBE
Week 9 Locker Talk: Zaire Franklin, Michael Pittman Jr., Trey Sermon, Kylen Granson and Kenny Moore II Zaire Franklin, Michael Pittman Jr., Trey Sermon, Kylen Granson and Kenny Moore II meet with the media as the Colts prepare to face the Minn...
OCTOBER 30 • COLTS.COM
Colts' leading tackler in loss Franklin recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 23-20 loss at Houston.
Impact Franklin managed double digits in the tackle department for the fifth time this season in Week 8. His 87 tackles through eight games are more than any other player in the league, and he'll be looking to hold onto those bragging rights in Week 9 at Minnesota.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Week 8 Locker Talk: E.J. Speed, Adonai Mitchell and Zaire Franklin E.J. Speed, Adonai Mitchell and Zaire Franklin speak with the media on Wednesday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center as the Colts pre...
OCTOBER 23 • COLTS.COM
Compiles 16 tackles in win Franklin recorded 16 total tackles (five solo) and a forced fumble in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Dolphins.
Impact Franklin was able to compile a season-high 16 stops while also stripping fullback Alec Ingold in the third quarter, which was recovered by teammate Taven Bryan. Through seven games in 2024, Franklin has now produced 76 total tackles (35 solo), two forced fumbles and a pass defensed.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Week 7 Locker Talk: E.J. Speed, Tyler Goodson, Zaire Franklin and Jaylon Jones E.J. Speed, Tyler Goodson, Zaire Franklin and Jaylon Jones speak with the media on Wednesday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center at t...
OCTOBER 16 • COLTS.COM
