Zaire Franklin with brief message to Colts fans after trade
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The Indianapolis Colts traded linebacker Zaire Franklin to the Green Bay Packers. In return, the Colts received defensive tackle Colby Wooden.
A shortwhile after the news broke, Franklin took to social media to post a brief message to Colts fans.
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More words to come but man Indy, Naptown.. the love is real 💙 Thank you
— Zaire Franklin (@ZiggySmalls_) March 8, 2026
Franklin was a seventh-round pick by the Colts in 2018. He worked his way up from a core special teams contributor to a stalwart in the middle of the Colts' defense and a team captain.
The 2024 season was Franklin's most decorated as a defender. He led the NFL in tackles, made his first Pro Bowl, and was named a second-team All-Pro.
Franklin finished his colts career appearing in 132 games, which included 82 starts. He recorded 738 total tackles, 34 tackles for loss, and 10 sacks. Franklin also forced 10 fumbles, came away with three interceptions, and had 26 pass deflections.
Linebacker was already going to be a priority for the Colts this offseason, even with Franklin on the roster. That need has now grown quite a bit, with there being very little experience on the Colts' roster at this position.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts - Packers trade: Zaire Franklin with message to fans