Sources: Packers acquire Colts veteran LB Zaire Franklin

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GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Faced with the possibility of losing leading tackler Quay Walker in free agency next week, the Green Bay Packers have tried to make up for it by acquiring Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Packers sent defensive tackle Colby Wooden to the Colts in exchange for Franklin.

Franklin, 29, has two years left on a three-year, $31.26 million contract extension he signed with the Colts, but that deal contains no more guaranteed money. Franklin has a base salary of $6.24 million for this season along with roster bonuses that could bring his total 2026 pay to $7.005 million.…