Zaire Franklin

Zaire Franklin has been traded to the Green Bay Packers.

Fantasy Impact

Franklin will add much-needed depth to the Packers' front seven with Quay Walker set to hit free agency this week. The Colts star is coming off four straight seasons with at least 125 tackles, with two sacks in 2025. Indianapolis will now look to address the line back position, likely in the draft, but with several of their star players leaving or potentially leaving via multiple avenues, they might have some money available to pursue some free agents.

The Colts are trading LB Zaire Franklin to the Packers for DL Colby Wooden.

Fantasy Impact

It is a rare player-for-player trade. Franklin spent eight years in Indianapolis, leading the NFL in tackles in 2024 with 173. He'll help improve the Packers linebacker room.

The Colts are speaking with teams about a trade for LB Zaire Franklin.

Fantasy Impact

Indianapolis is trying to get under the salary cap by next week. He should garner some interest after leading the NFL in tackles in 2024.

Zaire Franklin did not practice to open training camp on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Franklin is continuing to work his way back from offseason ankle surgery. It is unclear when he will be fully cleared.

Colts coach Shane Steichen told reporters that LB Zaire Franklin underwent offseason ankle surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Steichen said he is “hopeful” Franklin will be available for training camp. The linebacker played through the injury last season and now has it cleaned up.