Zaire Franklin Hoping to Help Lead Colts to a Championship

Franklin was drawn to Green Bay by quarterback Jordan Love, a stacked defense, and a team hungry to take the next step toward the promised land.

Zaire Franklin #44 of the Indianapolis Colts reacts during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 16, 2025. Michael Hickey/Getty Images

Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin is excited to join his new team.

The Indianapolis Colts traded Franklin to the Packers in free agency after eight seasons with the team. He joins a star-studded defense led by Micah Parsons and Xavier McKinney. Appearing on NFL Network’s “The Insiders” on May 16, Franklin said the Packers have a decent shot to compete for a Super Bowl, and he was ready to help them get there.