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Packers land Zaire Franklin in swap that sends Colby Wooden to Colts
sports1 month ago

Packers land Zaire Franklin in swap that sends Colby Wooden to Colts

The Green Bay Packers are acquiring linebacker Zaire Franklin from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for defensive tackle Colby Wooden, with the deal not finalized until the new league year opens. Franklin, who turns 30 this July, led the NFL with 173 tackles in 2024 and provides immediate inside‑linebacker depth for Green Bay, while Wooden departs as a run defender. The trade also gives the Colts cap relief and prompts further retooling at linebacker and along the defensive line as both teams navigate their rosters and cap situations for 2026.

via The New York Times|
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Packers Swap Nose Tackle for LB, Hinting at a 3-4 Reset
sports1 month ago

Packers Swap Nose Tackle for LB, Hinting at a 3-4 Reset

Green Bay traded Colby Wooden to acquire Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin, signaling a shift toward a 3-4 defense under Jonathan Gannon. Franklin, who had a down 2025 season (PFF 38.4), is expected to start at Mike with Isaiah McDuffie backing and Edgerrin Cooper at Will. The deal carries cap implications (Franklin’s $6.24M base salary with cap charges rising to about $7M in 2026 and $9M in 2027), and the Packers have re-signed Nick Niemann while weighing Quay Walker’s free-agent market.

via Acme Packing Company|
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Packers Swap Colby Wooden for Zaire Franklin, Bolstering Inside Linebacker Depth
sports1 month ago

Packers Swap Colby Wooden for Zaire Franklin, Bolstering Inside Linebacker Depth

The Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts completed a straight-player swap ahead of free agency: Packers send defensive tackle Colby Wooden to the Colts in exchange for linebacker Zaire Franklin, with no draft picks involved. The move gives Green Bay a proven inside linebacker to pair with a developing unit and potentially accelerates the market for Quay Walker, while Franklin—who has led the Colts in tackles and earned All-Pro honors in 2023—joins Green Bay with a cap hit around $7 million for 2026. The trade also shifts cap dynamics for both teams and could influence how the Colts pursue pending free agents such as Alec Pierce and Daniel Jones, as they look to rebuild their linebacking corps.

via NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com|
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Packers land Zaire Franklin from Colts in swap for Colby Wooden
sports1 month ago

Packers land Zaire Franklin from Colts in swap for Colby Wooden

Green Bay acquired linebacker Zaire Franklin from Indianapolis in exchange for defensive tackle Colby Wooden, adding a productive, durable playmaker ahead of free agency. Franklin had 125 tackles in 2025 (173 in 2024 with a Pro Bowl nod) and has been durable across eight seasons. Wooden, a 2023 fourth‑round pick, appeared in 17 games with 16 starts in 2025. The move likely signals the Packers won’t re-sign pending free agent Quay Walker.

via NBC Sports|
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