Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Zaire Franklin
Packers· #44

ZaireFranklin

Linebacker

  • 6'0"
  • 235 lbs
  • Age 30
41
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Int
1
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 6 games

Player Info

Position
Linebacker
Height
6'0"
Weight
235 lbs
Age
30
Born
July 2, 1996 · Philadelphia, PA
College
Syracuse
Experience
9th Season

Contract Details

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$18MTotal Value
2YearsDuration
$9MAvg. Annual
2026 – 2027Contract Years
$9M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2028via ESPN

Draft Info

2018Draft Year
Round 7Round
Pick 235Overall
SyracuseCollegeINDDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
41Tackles
18Solo
23Assisted
0.0Sacks
3.5Stuffs
1Forced Fum
0Int
1Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
2026GB6410.001
2025IND171252.005
2024IND171733.526
Total13877910.0327

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Franklin started the week as a nonparticipant in practice Wednesday and hasn't played since Week 6 after suffering a hairline fracture in his shin. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur added Wednesday that the 30-year-old is making progress in his recovery, and he hopes Franklin can return soon. The ninth-year pro has 41 tackles (18 solo), one pass deflection and one forced fumble in six games this season.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Oct 18vs DALW320.000
Oct 11vs CHIW960.001
Oct 4@ TBW830.000

Latest News

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Injury Status

QuestionableShin

Franklin (shin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.