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On YouTubeIndianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / March 22
Colts Captain 'Turned Up' Over New Defensive Signings
Fans aren't the only ones excited about the Indianapolis Colts ' new additions on the defensive side of the ball. At the start of the NFL's free agency period, the Colts brought in new starters in cornerback Charvarius Ward and safety Camryn Bynum.
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / March 21
Does Colts' Zaire Franklin still believe in Anthony Richardson with Daniel Jones looming?
Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin indicated he hasn't yet given up on Anthony Richardson.
The 'NFL MVPs' quiz
How many of the NFL regular-season MVPs can you name in six minutes?
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / February 26
5 Linebackers to Watch for the Colts at the NFL Combine
The Indianapolis Colts could use a little shake-up to their linebacker room this offseason. Zaire Franklin was named a Second-Team All-Pro last season, but the rest of the room needs a bit of a facelift heading into 2025.
Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / February 20
6 Free-Agent Linebackers Who Fit the Colts
The Indianapolis Colts have massive changes to make on their defense this offseason, and a shiny new linebacker could be exactly what this unit needs to make a jump forward.
Indianapolis Colts News / Last Word On Sports / February 12
Can the Colts Defense Become an 'All-Time Unit?'
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin recently had an interview with Jim Rome. Franklin said he believes the Colts’ defense can be an “all-time unit” by adding a playmaker.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 11
AFC Notes: Zaire Franklin, John Spytek, Colts, Jaguars, Raiders
Colts LB Zaire Franklin believes that the team can have one of the best defenses of all time if they can add another playmaker to the unit. “We got Pro Bowlers at this point, playmakers at all three levels: myself, DeForest, and Kenny Moore,” Franklin said, via Pro Football Talk.
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / February 5
Colts Should Pursue Prominent 49ers Defender in Free Agency
The Indianapolis Colts ' defense was up and down in Gus Bradley's final year as the coordinator. Now, with former Cincinnati Bengals stop troop leader Lou Anarumo at the helm, general manager Chris Ballard must add some new talent to the defense.
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 24
Colts' Zaire Franklin Secures Franchise Record After Dominant Season
The Indianapolis Colts didn't have the most buttoned-up year on the defensive side of the ball entirely, but one of the unit's shining stars in Zaire Franklin still emerged as a major bright spot for the 2024 season-- just as he has for the two seasons before it.
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 14
What Leading NFL in Tackles Meant for Zaire Franklin Off the Field
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin just completed the most decorated season of his seven-year career. He earned his first Pro Bowl. He earned his first All-Pro (Second-Team) nod.
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 10
Two Colts Standouts Named to Second Team All-Pro
With the official release of the AP NFL All-Pro first and second teams on Friday, the Indianapolis Colts found themselves with two members to appear on the list receiving the honor.
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 8
Colts' Zaire Franklin Pens Message to Fans
The Indianapolis Colts embark on their offseason preparations after finishing the 2024 regular season at 8-9 following a Week 18 victory over the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars .
Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / January 8
Colts player apologized to fans for mistakes he made during the season that led to public uproar
The 2024 season was quite the ride for the Indianapolis Colts. There were so many twists and turns, but one of the most shocking was how quickly fans turned on linebacker Zaire Franklin. Franklin was once a clear fan favorite after climbing the NFL ladder from being a seventh-round pick to a team captain and starter.
Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / January 2
The Colts get some good news at a time they needed it most ahead of their season finale vs. the Jaguars
The 2024 season hasn't gone how the Indianapolis Colts would have liked. They were officially eliminated from this year's playoffs due to their devasting loss in Week 17 to the New York Giants. Since that loss, morale around the team seems to be at an all-time low.
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 2
Colts Announce 2025 Pro Bowlers
The Indianapolis Colts will be represented at the Pro Bowl by three of their most important players from the regular season: running back Jonathan Taylor, linebacker Zaire Franklin, and guard Quenton Nelson have been nominated.
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 16
Colts Risers and Fallers in Debilitating Loss to Broncos
The Indianapolis Colts folded on the road against the Denver Broncos , falling to 6-8 on the year after a huge 31-13 loss. With so many questions surfacing for Indianapolis after a bad shortcoming, here are the risers and fallers from the Colts' eighth drop of the year.
Indianapolis Colts News / Last Word On Sports / December 14
This Colts Playmaker Should Make His First Pro Bowl This year
The voting for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games is underway and once again Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin is in the running for being selected. Franklin is in his seventh year in the league and has yet to make a Pro Bowl.
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 7
Colts' Zaire Franklin: 'Anthony is the Best Player on Our Team'
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson has been his best in recent weeks, most notably with multiple fourth-quarter game-winning moments against the New York Jets and New England Patriots .
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 4
Colts' Zaire Franklin Discusses Mindset Ahead of Jaguars Matchup
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin is in the midst of his seventh season in the NFL with 102 games under his belt. Of those 102 games, six have come against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 30
Colts LB Zaire Franklin took a shot at a Steelers player following a distasteful pregame gesture
The Indianapolis Colts picked up a big win in Week 4 over the Pittsburgh Steelers to improve to 2-2 on the year. To the victors goes the bragging rights,
NFL News / Steelers Now / September 27
Colts LB Calls Out Steelers Nation Ahead of Sunday’s Game
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin is preparing for a slew of Steelers fans to be at Sunday’s game. In fact, Vivid Seats’ Fan Forecast projects Steelers fans will take up 40% of the crowd.
NFL News / Steeler Nation / September 27
Steelers' Week 4 Opponent Zaire Franklin Threatens Sanctity Of Famous Terrible Towel
The Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the Indianapolis Colts on the road in Week 4. Sitting at 3-0, Mike Tomlin's team will look to travel and win in an opponents' house for the third time already in the 2024 season.
NFL News / Steeler Nation / September 26
Steelers Fans Get A Warning From Colts Linebacker Zaire Franklin: 'It's Our House'
The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up to face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in their Week 4 matchup. After a blazing start, the Steelers have won their first three games, and many pundits are starting to take notice.
Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / July 8
Colts LB Zaire Franklin's gift to his high school is truly a gift that will keep on giving
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin spent a portion of his time off ahead of the team's Training Camp at his annual Shelice Angles Business Academy at
Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / June 24
Colts LB Zaire Franklin was brutally honest about a former teammate
One of the craziest storylines of 2023 surrounding the Indianapolis Colts was the mysterious suspension of WR Isaiah McKenzie and Tony Brown Jr. late last
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 9
Colts LB Zaire Franklin calls out Texans, C.J. Stroud
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin seemingly is counting down the months, weeks and days until he gets to see the Houston Texans and quarterback C.J. Stroud again.
NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / May 8
Colts defensive star ups rivalry with Texans with talk about C.J. Stroud
Just about everyone has been thoroughly impressed with Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud. Well, everyone except Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin, apparently.
Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / March 11, 2024
Colts agree to extension with one of NFL's top tacklers
Between the 2022 and 2023 campaigns, he has totaled 346 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 12 pass breakups and four forced fumbles. That production had him in line for a notable raise.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 22, 2023
Colts LB chirps back at Eagles All-Pro Jason Kelce for blindside ‘cheap shot’
Those emotions got the better of Kelce during a joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday when the 6-foot-3, 280-pound offensive lineman took an admitted cheap shot at linebacker Zaire Franklin moments after he made an open-field tackle on running back Kenneth Gainwell.
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / May 19, 2023
Colts LB says when he thinks rookie QB Anthony Richardson will become starter
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin told Good Morning Football on Friday that he thinks it's "probably likely" that rookie Anthony Richardson will be the team's starting quarterback in Week 1.
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