Bengals Eye Zaire Franklin Trade

0:00For the NFL, it's March 6th, and here's what's going on. The Cincinnati Bengals are hunting for a veteran linebacker this off-season, either through free agency or trade. The Indianapolis Colts could be the perfect trade partner, as they're actively shopping Zaire Franklin ahead of free agency next week. Franklin will turn 30 in July, but he's shown as a pro-bola last year, leading the entire league in tackles with a strong track record of staying on the field. Even better for the Bengals, his contract runs through 2027 with no guaranteed money left, and the Colter eager to cut salary cap. Space. Last season, the Bengals linebacker group struggled badly after losing key players like Jermaine Pratt and trading Logan Wilson. New free agent signing spale to step up, leaving rookies the matriest night and barricarder exposed on the field. Meanwhile, the Bengals plan to build around those young rookies long-term, but need a reliable veteran to handle most downs and bolster the rotation. Right away, Franklin fits that bill perfectly at the right price.

1:03This move could happen quickly, well before free agency kicks off, giving Cincinnati a head start on fixing their defense. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built-in-sound, built-in comfort.