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Colts veteran makes an emotional return to the field (and it's about time)

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When it comes to leaders for the Indianapolis Colts, there's no doubting that Zaire Franklin is one of them. The outspoken linebacker started his career in Indianapolis as a seventh-round pick, showing up only on special teams, but worked his way up, even being named a team captain in 2020.

By 2022, he was having a breakout season, and has never looked back - including being named to the Pro Bowl last season, when he led the league in tackles.

Franklin has rarely had issues remaining healthy, appearing in every single game throughout his career except for one.