Colts Consider Cutting Franklin to Free Cap Space

0:00On March 6th, the Indianapolis Colts find themselves $4.71 million over the $301.2 million salary cap. Heading into the New League year on Wednesday. To get compliant, they are weighing a release of Linebacker E.J. Franklin, who carries an $8.255 million cap hit. Franklin signed a three-year deal worth $31.26 million before the 2024 season, but he has no guaranteed money. Remaining, cutting him now would free up $5.755 million in cap space for the team. At 29 years old, Franklin earned his loan pro-bowl nod last year after leading the league with 173 tackles in adding. 3.5 sacks. He has been a model of durability, missing just one game in his entire NFL career. This season, he posted 125 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 force fumble, and 5 passes defense, making him a valuable piece despite the cab crunch.

1:00Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys have emerged as a potential landing spot as they rebuild their Linebacker group for a shift to a 3-4 defense. Under new coordinator, Christian Parker, with the deadline looming, expect quick decisions from Indy to reshape their roster.