Colts Trade Franklin for Wooden, Boosting Defense

0:00On March 7, the Indianapolis Colts made a key trade on Saturday, sending middle linebackers i.e. Franklin to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for defensive tackle Colby Wooden. This move frees up salary cap space for the Colts over the next two seasons while bringing in a young talent to bolster their defensive line. Franklin, a 29-year-old former pro-bola leaves behind the middle linebacker spot, opening it for a quicker player with better range to fit. The team's defensive needs, Wooden, now 26, was a fourth round draft pick who shifted from defensive end to a strong runstopper last season and enters the final year of. His rookie contract, ready to back up Grover Steward. With this swap, the Colts gained depth up front and flexibility at linebacker as they push forward this season.