Colts Trade Franklin to Packers for Wooden

0:00It's March 9th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. The Indianapolis Colts have traded veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for young defensive tackle Colby Wooden. The deal was confirmed this weekend and will become official at the start of the New League year on Wednesday. Franklin, a seventh-round pick back in 2018, wrapped up his Colts tenure with a heartfelt goodbye message to fans on social media. Franklin evolved from a special team's player into a full-time starter and team leader. In 2024, he led the entire National Football League in tackles, earned his first pro-bowl nod and made the Associated Press. Second team all pro-list. This past season though, he struggled in past coverage under the team's new defensive coordinator. Fans in Indianapolis meant the world to Franklin, who credited their support from local spots to overseas for lifting him during tough times. He said he gave everything to the city and hoped to keep their backing. General manager Chris Ballard praised Franklin's play, but hinted at needing a younger, faster

1:03front-7. The Colts now add depth on the defensive line with Wooden, who enters the final year of his rookie contract. The 24-year-old was a starter for Green Bay last season and proved solid against the run. Meanwhile, Franklin gets a fresh start in Green Bay at age 29, potentially fitting better in a new scheme. Ball's nation will miss their trash-talking captain, but this move aims to refresh the defense. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner, a pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM