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Colts’ injury report, Week 9: Zaire Franklin, JuJu Brents, Braden Smith among those inactive vs. Panthers

The Indianapolis Colts released their injury report ahead of Sunday’s road matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Among those inactive include center Jack Anderson, cornerback JuJu Brents, linebacker Zaire Franklin, tight end Will Mallory, right tackle Braden Smith and cornerback Ameer Speed.

LB Zaire Franklin is inactive for #INDvsCAR. pic.twitter.com/Imogwg615z

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) November 5, 2023

Right tackle Braden Smith will miss his fourth consecutive game. Smith continues to battle a hip and wrist injury, which has allowed rookie fourth-round pick Blake Freeland to take his place.