FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • COLTS.COM
ZAIRE FRANKLIN #44 - LINEBACKER - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
110 TCKL •
1 INT •
0 SCK
110 TCKL
1 INT
0 SCK
Director's Cut: Zaire Franklin Single Season Tackles Record Zaire Franklin examines his journey to setting the franchise record for tackles in a single season with 166 in the Colts' season finale vers...
Sets franchise record in 2022 Franklin (ankle) tallied a career-high 167 tackles (102 solo), three sacks and six passes defended over 17 games in the 2022 season.
Impact Franklin more than quadrupled his previous career high for tackles while stepping up in place of star linebacker Shaquille Leonard (neck/back) this season. The 26-year-old Franklin did exit with a groin injury during the Week 18 loss to Houston, though he was able to return and record four more tackles before the end of this contest, according to Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site. As a result, the 2019 seventh-round pick set the new franchise record for tackles in a single season, breaking the previous record set by Leonard in 2018. With fellow linebacker and Indianapolis' second-leading tackler Bobby Okereke (151) set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, Franklin could be in store for another prominent role alongside Leonard during the 2023 campaign.
JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zaire Franklin breaks Colts record; 3 Syracuse alumni in playoffs (SU, CNY in the NFL) Franklin had the fourth-most tackles in the NFL this season.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • SYRACUSE.COM
Zaire Franklin: Colts vs. Texans Postgame Linebacker Zaire Franklin meets with the media following Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans in the regular season finale.
JANUARY 8, 2023 • COLTS.COM
Leaves with injury Sunday Franklin (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Texans, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Impact Franklin has already logged four tackles during Sunday's regular-season finale, though his return for the remainder of the second half is now up in the air. The 26-year-old has played nearly every defensive snap for Indianapolis this season. In his stead, E.J. Speed will likely take on a bigger role alongside Bobby Okereke for the time being.
JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zaire Franklin Deserves Praise for his 2022 Season The Indianapolis Colts have been a dumpster fire in 2022, but linebacker Zaire Franklin deserves praise for his impact both on and off the f...
JANUARY 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Logs double-digit tackles again Franklin tallied 10 tackles (seven solo) and two passes defended during Sunday's 38-10 defeat versus the Giants.
Impact Franklin posted his 10th outing with at least 10 tackles, though he still finished second on the team in tackles behind weakside linebacker Bobby Okereke (17). However, the strongside linebacker still leads the team in tackles for the season with 160 compared to Okereke's 146. Franklin also reached six passes defended this season, and these two should continue to serve prominent roles Week 18 against the Texans.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs sack in loss Franklin accumulated nine tackles (five solo) and one sack in Monday's 20-3 loss to the Chargers.
Impact While Franklin had a streak of five consecutive games with double-digit sacks snap, he was still productive in the contest. He was one of three Colts to be on the field for all 68 defensive snaps. The 26-year-old shows no signs of slowing down ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zaire Franklin's tip of Herbert's pass sparks shoestring INT by Rodney Thomas Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin's tips a pass from Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and sparks an interception b...
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • NFL.COM
HIGHLIGHT | Zaire Franklin's tip of Herbert's pass sparks shoestring INT by Rodney Thomas Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin's tips a pass from Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and sparks an interception b...
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • COLTS.COM
Double-digit stops once again Franklin recorded 10 tackles (six solo) and one forced fumble during Saturday's 39-36 overtime loss to the Vikings.
Impact Franklin jarred the ball loose from running back Dalvin Cook midway through the first quarter of the Week 15 matchup in Minnesota, while he also logged his fifth consecutive contest with at least double-digit stops Saturday. The 26-year-old now has a team-leading 141 tackles across 14 games played this season, and he'll likely retain his every-down role when Indianapolis hosts the Chargers next Monday night.
DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Can't-Miss Play: Zaire Franklin jars football from Dalvin Cook's grasp for Colts takeaway Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin forces a fumble from Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, the fumble is recovered by cor...
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • COLTS.COM
Zak Keefer: How about that? Zaire Franklin with the Maniac... - The Athletic How about that? Zaire Franklin with the Maniac punch, and the Colts have their second takeaway of the day. Offense takes over with a chance...
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Preps & Pros: Zaire Franklin Film Session Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin breaks down game film with Andrean High School linebacker, Drayk Bowen.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • COLTS.COM
Zaire Franklin: Media Availability, December 13 Linebacker Zaire Franklin meets with the media as the Colts prepare to face the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday in Week 15.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • COLTS.COM
Leading tackler in blowout loss Franklin recorded 10 tackles (six solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 54-19 loss to the Cowboys.
Impact Franklin played every defensive snap for the 11th time this season, as Dallas did not truly pull away until midway through the fourth quarter. The starting linebacker has now recorded double-digit tackles in eight of 13 games this season, including each of the last three weeks. Franklin's prominent role in the middle of Indianapolis' defense has led him to record the second-most tackles (131) in the NFL so far this season. However, his position among the league's top tacklers could take a step back while the Colts are on bye Week 14.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zaire Franklin: Media Availability, November 30 Linebacker Zaire Franklin meets with the media ahead as the Colts prepare to face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football Week 13.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • COLTS.COM
Logs 11 tackles in MNF Franklin recorded 11 tackles (five solo) during Monday's 24-17 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Franklin wound up playing every defensive snap after coming into Monday's contest questionable with an illness. As a result, the linebacker led the Colts in stops while logging his seventh double-digit tackle performance of the season. Over 12 weeks, Franklin now has 121 tackles, one sack and three passes defended, and, barring injury, he should finish the 2022 campaign as one of the league's leading tacklers.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zaire Franklin: Colts vs. Steelers Postgame Linebacker Zaire Franklin meets with the media following the Colts' 24-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football in Week 1...
NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • COLTS.COM
Will suit up Monday Franklin (illness) is active Monday against the Steelers.
Impact Franklin came down with an illness at the end of the week and missed practice Saturday, but he's recovered enough to suit up Monday. The linebacker is in the midst of a breakout campaign, taking the field for 100 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps in all but one game so far this season and already more than doubling his career-best mark with 110 tackles, which ranks fourth in the league heading into Monday night.
NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Could be sidelined Monday Franklin (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Monday's game against the Steelers.
Impact Franklin did not appear on the Colts' Week 12 injury report before popping up as a non-participant during practice Friday, as he appears to have come down with an illness. While the nature of this ailment is still unknown, his ability to suit up for Monday Night Football could be in serious jeopardy. If Franklin is ultimately sidelined, JoJo Domann would likely see increased usage behind linebackers Bobby Okereke and E.J. Speed.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
James Boyd: Colts injury/illness update: LB Zaire Franklin... - The Athletic Colts injury/illness update: LB Zaire Franklin (illness) is now questionable, TE Kylen Granson (illness) is doubtful and DE Kwity Paye (ankl...
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Collects game-high 12 stops Franklin recorded 12 tackles (five solo), 0.5 sacks and one forced fumble in Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Eagles.
Impact Following Sunday's 12-tackle effort by Franklin, he now leads the league with 109 stops through the first 11 weeks of the 2022-23 campaign. The 26-year-old has six double-digit tackling performances to this point in the season, and he'll look to continue his impressive play when Indianapolis hosts the Steelers on Monday night.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
New coach Saturday can't solve familiar problems for Colts
The Indianapolis Colts finally got off to the fast start they've been talking about all seasonNOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Why Colts LB Zaire Franklin didn't look back on key pass interference penalty vs. Eagles Franklin did not realize the ball had been underthrown, and the Colts linebacker was trying to prevent the go-ahead touchdown.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
