Colts sign LB Zaire Franklin to $31M extension
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. credits: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Linebacker Zaire Franklin agreed to a three-year, $31.26 million contract with the Colts on Monday.
Franklin's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, trumpeted the agreement, which replaces the final year on his deal (2024) worth $3.36 million.
Franklin has 345 total tackles in three seasons, more than any player in the league except Jaguars linebacker Foye Oluokun, who joined Jacksonville after a breakout season with the Atlanta Falcons in 2021.
Franklin, 27, was a seventh-round pick (235th overall) in 2018 and primarily played special teams until entering the starting lineup for Shaq Leonard.
—Field Level Media
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