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Green Bay Packers News / Draft Nation / September 16
2026 Green Bay Packers Rookie Preview
Green Bay's 2025 season had everything but an ending. A 9-8-1 finish, a top-two third-down offense, and then five straight losses to close the year, including a playoff exit that still stings.
Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / September 8
Micah Parsons reacts to Packers' choice of captains before Vikings game
Micah Parsons will have to watch from the sidelines as the Green Bay Packers begin their 2026 regular season Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.
Green Bay Packers News / Viral Sports News / September 7
Packers Make Surprising Zaire Franklin Announcement
The Green Bay Packers have named their five season-long captains for the 2026 NFL campaign, and one selection stands out more than the rest. Linebacker Zaire Franklin, acquired from the Indianapolis Colts only this past March, will wear the C in his first year with the franchise.
The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / August 19
Zaire Franklin Brings Badly Needed ‘MF’er’ to Packers Defense
Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin has a practical reason for hitting everything and everyone in sight on the practice field. “Coach makes us put shoulder pads on, so I got to make sure they work.
Green Bay Packers News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 31
Green Bay Packers: Trade For Zaire Franklin Is Already Paying Dividends
It’s only the first day of training camp, but new Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin is already making his presence felt. Whether it was embracing
Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / July 1
The Packers Are Counting on Zaire Franklin to Spark the Defense in 2026
The Green Bay Packers traded for linebacker Zaire Franklin this offseason, acquiring him from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for defensive lineman Colby Wooden.
Green Bay Packers News / Stadium Rant / June 17
Who Is Zaire Franklin? Inside the Green Bay Packers’ New Defensive Addition
The Green Bay Packers didn’t replace Quay Walker with a developmental player—they replaced him with one of the NFL’s most productive tacklers. The Packers acquired linebacker Zaire Franklin through a trade with the Indianapolis Colts on March 11.
Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / May 19
Packers newcomer shares strong opinion that could dramatically change what defense looks like in 2026
Veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin, acquired by the Packers via trade with the Colts, is excited to play alongside Edgerrin Cooper this upcoming season.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 18
NFC Notes: Zaire Franklin, Justin Jefferson, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Dan Wiederer of The Athletic notes that the “door is open” for fourth-round CB Malik Muhammad to challenge Tyrique Stevenson for a starting job. Bears CB Zah Frazier took his entire rookie season off due to personal reasons and was eventually cut loose this offseason.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 15
Zaire Franklin reveals why he picked Packers as trade landing spot
Zaire Franklin is embracing the next chapter of his NFL career as he gears up for the start of his stint with the Green Bay Packers. Franklin played the first eight years of his career with the Indianapolis Colts, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2024.
NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 30
CJ Allen Offers Rare Stability for a Rookie Linebacker
The Indianapolis Colts made some major changes at the linebacker position this offseason, opting to trade eight-year veteran, and team captain, Zaire Franklin to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for Colby Wooden.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 8
Packers Made Previous Efforts To Acquire Zaire Franklin From Colts
The Colts’ 2018 draft class resided as one of this era’s best hauls before Zaire Franklin‘s early-2020s emergence. Indianapolis’ second Chris Ballard draft included Quenton Nelson, Braden Smith, Shaquille Leonard, Nyheim Miller-Hines and Tyquan Lewis.
Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / March 17
A look at new Linebacker Zaire Franklin
The Packers made a trade about a week ago to boast their Linebacker core to get Zaire Franklin from the Colts. In the trade, the Packers gave up Colby Wooden, a defensive tackle, who spent 3 years in Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 16
Packers Signed LB Zaire Franklin To Revised Two-Year, $18M Contract
Per Ken Ingalls, the Packers signed LB Zaire Franklin to a revised two-year, $18 million contract upon the trade from the Colts. Ingalls mentions Franklin gets a $2 million raise for 2026 with $3.75 million guaranteed while his 2027 cash remains the same.
Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / March 10
Zaire Franklin Deep Dive
The Green Bay Packers didn’t make us wait long to see their first offseason move. On Saturday, the team traded DT Colby Wooden straight up to the Colts for LB Zaire Franklin in return.
Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / March 9
Meet Green Bay’s Newest Linebacker: Zaire Franklin
The Green Bay Packers weren’t expected to make any moves prior to this week’s free agency flurry, but on Saturday morning, they welcomed a new player, veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin, into the fold.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 8
Packers brace for Quay Walker's potential exit with trade agreement with Colts
The Green Bay Packers already have Quay Walker's replacement.
Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / March 5
Colts Shopping LB Zaire Franklin
Linebacker Zaire Franklin‘s eighth year in a Colts uniform may have been his last. In an effort to get under the salary cap, the Colts are discussing a Franklin trade with other teams, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 5
Colts Discussing Potential Trades For LB Zaire Franklin
The Indianapolis Colts are discussing trades with teams regarding a potential trade for Pro Bowl LB Zaire Franklin, according to Adam Schefter. Indianapolis is quickly trying to get cap-compliant and Franklin appears to be someone the team is willing to move on from in order to do so.
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 6
How loss to Rams proved to be a blessing in disguise for Colts
How the tough Week 4 loss to the Rams turned into a positive for the surprising Colts.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Colts defender's backhanded compliment is actually a warning for Titans rookie QB Cam Ward
Cam Ward has had mixed results early on in his NFL career.
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / March 21, 2025
Does Colts' Zaire Franklin still believe in Anthony Richardson with Daniel Jones looming?
Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin indicated he hasn't yet given up on Anthony Richardson.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 9, 2024
Colts LB Zaire Franklin calls out Texans, C.J. Stroud
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin seemingly is counting down the months, weeks and days until he gets to see the Houston Texans and quarterback C.J. Stroud again.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 22, 2023
Colts LB chirps back at Eagles All-Pro Jason Kelce for blindside ‘cheap shot’
Those emotions got the better of Kelce during a joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday when the 6-foot-3, 280-pound offensive lineman took an admitted cheap shot at linebacker Zaire Franklin moments after he made an open-field tackle on running back Kenneth Gainwell.
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / May 19, 2023
Colts LB says when he thinks rookie QB Anthony Richardson will become starter
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin told Good Morning Football on Friday that he thinks it's "probably likely" that rookie Anthony Richardson will be the team's starting quarterback in Week 1.
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