Colts position competition is heating up at linebacker before Week 1

Indianpolis Colts v New England Patriots | Kathryn Riley/GettyImagesFrom the moment E.J. Speed made his departure from the Indianapolis Colts official, fans have been asking the same question. Who will be playing alongside Zaire Franklin in the middle of the Colts' defense? Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season is just a few days away, and we are still asking.

It was supposed to be Jaylon Carlies. And before the season is through, it may be last year’s fifth-round draft pick. But he is out with an ankle injury, and his return date is unknown. One thing we are sure of is that he will not play on Sunday against Miami.

Lou Anarumo has four other linebackers at his disposal this week, and quite frankly,…