Zaire Franklin: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Packers Injury Report Update: LB Zaire Franklin, C Sean Rhyan ruled out vs. Panthers

The Green Bay Packers released their final injury report on Wednesday ahead of their Week 8 contest against the Carolina Panthers. As expected, the Packers will be without two starters, including linebacker Zaire Franklin and center Sean Rhyan, while several players are listed as questionable for Thursday Night Football.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Packers Make Decision on LB Zaire Franklin After Leg Fracture

Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin will avoid injured reserve after suffering a hairline fracture in his leg, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Packers Injury Update: Sean Rhyan, Jacob Monk, and Zaire Franklin

The Green Bay Packers fell to the Detroit Lions 20-17 in Week 7, losing several players to injuries, including their starting and backup centers. On a short week, they’ll likely line up Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers without two key starters on both sides of the ball.

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Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 26

Packers C Sean Rhyan, LB Zaire Franklin To Miss Time

The Packers fell to 4-3 with a loss in Detroit on Sunday. They will be without a key presence on both sides of the ball for the time being. Center Sean Rhyan exited the game early and did not return.

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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 / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 26

Packers LB Zaire Franklin Suffered Hairline Fracture In Leg

Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Packers LB Zaire Franklin suffered a hairline fracture in his leg after being accidentally kicked in practice. Rapoport notes Green Bay opted against placing Franklin on injured reserve, as they believe he can return while missing minimal games.

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Green Bay Packers News / Field Level Media / October 23

Packers LB Zaire Franklin out Sunday with shin injury

Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin will miss Sunday's game at Detroit with a shin injury sustained in Thursday's practice. "Unfortunately, Zaire, there was a little collision -- he got kneed in the shin," head coach Matt LaFleur said Friday.

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Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / October 23

Packers Friday Update From Practice: Another Major Blow

The Green Bay Packers’ deepest position group had been linebacker. Not anymore. With rising star Edgerrin Cooper on injured reserve following a torn Achilles, fellow starter and defensive captain Zaire Franklin will miss Sunday’s game at the Detroit Lions with an injured shin.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Packers’ Zaire Franklin reveals assessment of Micah Parsons after seeing his workout

The Green Bay Packers are still awaiting the return of Micah Parsons to the field as he recovers from his knee injury. However, the star pass rusher is already hard at work behind the scenes to get back into the best shape possible.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Packers’ Zaire Franklin shares a subtle warning about Green Bay’s defense

Green Bay is 4-2 on the season heading into Week 7 in Detroit after a 23-13 home win over the Cowboys that included a blunt postgame assessment from coach Matt LaFleur.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12

Caleb Williams is keeping receipts after Packers’ Zaire Franklin goes off on Bears

It was bad enough that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was forced to witness a brutal beatdown in Lambeau Field on Sunday, but he also had to hear Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin punctuate the 31-7 loss with a victory lap.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 12

Franklin claps back at Burden after Packers' blowout win over Bears

Zaire Franklin claps back at Luther Burden III after Packers' blowout win over Bears

The Packers earned a dominant 31-7 victory that improved them to 3-2 and dropped the Bears to 3-2.

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NFL News / EssentiallySports / October 12

'He Quit Today': Packers Star Rips Into Luther Burden for Trash Talk After Bears Failed to Make Green Bay Quit

Hardly did Luther Burden realize that his fiery speech after the Chicago Bears 23-12 win against the New York Jets would turn out to be heavy. His pre-game boast about making the Green Bay Packers quit proved hollow after Green Bay’s dominant 31-7 victory.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / October 12

Packers LB Zaire Franklin does not hold back on Bears’ Luther Burden III

The Chicago Bears lost the rivalry showdown against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. They were overwhelmed by the home team on both ends of the field, and Zaire Franklin didn’t hold back with his postgame statement.

NFL News / Packers Coverage / October 11

Packers Star Throws Savage Shot at Bears Playmaker After Win

Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin directed pointed comments at Bears wide receiver Luther Burden after his team's 31-7 win Sunday at Lambeau Field.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 7

Packers’ Zaire Franklin sends ‘bad blood’ message ahead of Bears rivalry clash

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NFL News / Packers Coverage / October 6

Green Bay Packers add seven-year veteran defender on Tuesday

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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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 8