Packers Trade for Pro Bowl LB Franklin

0:00It's March 7. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Green Bay Packers made a smart move over the weekend by trading for linebackers Zaire Franklin from the Indianapolis Colts. In exchange, they sent defensive tackle Colby Wooden to Indy. ESPN insider Adam Schefter broke the news first. Franklin started as a seventh round draft pick, but grew into a pro bowl standout. He racked up 167 tackles in 2022, 179 the next year, 173 and 2, 1024 and still hit 125 last season, despite a dip. Fans and analysts are calling it a clear win for Green Bay because of Franklin's leadership. He's the type of player who lifts the whole locker room with stories of his impact going back to his college days as Syracuse. And nearly 30 years old, this July, Franklin brings sharp instincts and intangibles that could elevate the Packers' defense right away. Minebackers often play well into their 30s in the NFL.

1:03This March deal positions Green Bay for a stronger run, giving them a proven tackler and motivator at a low cost. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode, a pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com