Colts Trade for Speedy DT, Packers Gain Proven LB

0:00On March 11th, the Indianapolis Colts made a key trade this week, picking up defensive tackle Colby Wooden from the Green Bay Packers in exchange for. Linebacker Zaire Franklin, Wooden, a 25-year-old fourth-round pick from Auburn, showed strong play last season with 50 tackles across 17 games. His speed stands out too, with a 4.7940-yard dash that ranks among the quickest for his draft class. Meanwhile, Franklin leaves as one of the Colts' all-time greats at his position. The 29-year-old set franchise records, with 179 tackles in 2023, and led the league with 100. 73, the next year, earning pro-bowl nods and captain status. This move helps the Colts get younger and quicker on defense, as General Manager Chris Valored wants. Wooden joins a solid rotation featuring veterans defores Buckner and Grover Stewart, plus fellow Speedster, at a Tommywa at a Bauer from the same draft.

1:00Expect Wooden to push for more snaps right away, while the Packers gain a proven tackler in Franklin to bolster their linebacker group heading into. The new season.