Franklin finished with seven tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 38-30 win against Tennessee. Franklin's tackle total was second-highest on Indianapolis behind Jaylon Carlies' 10. Sunday's performance marked the 14th time in Franklin's 15 contests that he's reached at least seven stops. The veteran linebacker leads the NFL with 151 tackles on the season.
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ACTIVELatest Zaire Franklin news
Team
Indianapolis Colts
Birthdate
7/2/1996 (28)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'0", 235 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 7; Pk (IND)
Birthplace
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Position
LB
College
Syracuse
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Indianapolis Colts
2018-Present
(7 seasons)
Franklin finished with seven tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 38-30 win against Tennessee. Franklin's tackle total was second-highest on Indianapolis behind Jaylon Carlies' 10. Sunday's performance marked the 14th time in Franklin's 15 contests that he's reached at least seven stops. The veteran linebacker leads the NFL with 151 tackles on the season.
Franklin recorded nine total tackles (six solo) and an interception in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the Broncos. Franklin remained very active in Week 15, reaching at least nine tackles for the 12th time this season. Additionally, he snatched his second interception of the year, picking off Bo Nix in the first quarter. The linebacker has now compiled 144 total tackles (80 solo), including 2.5 sacks, while also adding five passes defensed, including two interceptions, and three forced fumbles over 14 games in 2024.
Franklin recorded 12 tackles (10 solo) including 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble during Sunday's 25-24 win at New England. 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.
Franklin recorded 13 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions. 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.
Franklin recorded nine tackles (five solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Bills. 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.
Franklin (ankle) participated at practice Thursday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports. 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.
Franklin (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday. 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.
Franklin recorded eight tackles (six solo), a pass breakup and an interception in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings. 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.
Franklin recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 23-20 loss at Houston. 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.