Zaire Franklin Signs Three-Year Extension With Colts
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin is signing a three-year $31.26 million contract extension with the organization, keeping him with the team long-term. Franklin's 107 solo tackles and 179 total tackles ranked second in the NFL last year, only behind Bobby Wagner. He became a star of the team's defense after the release of former All-Pro Shaquille Leonard, so the Colts prioritized keeping him in Indianapolis. Franklin is one of the most active off-ball linebackers in the NFL, making him one of the top IDP players in fantasy football.
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin (knee) is listed as questionable to play in Frankfurt, Germany, this Sunday to take on the New England Patriots in Week 10. Franklin didn't practice on Wednesday but slowly built up to a full practice on Friday, so the 27-year-old appears to have a good chance to return this weekend after sitting out the Week 9 win over the Carolina Panthers. Franklin is the No. 3 linebacker in overall fantasy points in IDP leagues and has 102 tackles (league-leading 64 solo), 1.5 sacks, three passes defensed and a forced fumble in his eight games in 2023. If he's active in Germany, he needs to be started in all IDP formats for a Colts defense that has plenty of upside against the Patriots inept offense this week.
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin (knee) is officially inactive for Week 9 versus the Carolina Panthers. This was widely expected after the team downgraded him to "doubtful" on Saturday. He has been a playmaker on defense this year, amassing 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and a whopping 102 tackles. In his absence, E.J. Speed should see more snaps as the Colts look to slow down the likes of Bryce Young, Chuba Hubbard, and others.
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin (knee) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful to play in Week 9 against the Carolina Panthers after he was unable to practice all week. Fantasy managers in IDP leagues need to remove the league's leading tackler from their starting lineups this weekend, as it appears likely the 27-year-old tackling machine won't be able to suit up on Sunday in Carolina. With Franklin likely out this weekend, it could allow Shaquille Leonard to get the additional playing time he's been seeking for this Colts defense. E.J. Speed is another candidate to see a bigger role in the middle of Indy's D in Week 9.
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin continued his productive season with 15 combined tackles and his first sack in a Week 3 win over the Baltimore Ravens. He has made over ten tackles in three straight games, and he leads the NFL in solo tackles and assists. With his massive tackle production, Franklin ranks as the No. 1 inside linebacker and the No. 2 overall IDP scorer in RotoBaller Standard IDP scoring. Next week he will continue to be a must-start against the Los Angeles Rams.
