Zaire Franklin's goodbye message should leave Colts fans grieving for a while

Dec 14, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) stands on the sideline during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images | Kevin Ng-Imagn ImagesFor eight years, Zaire Franklin gave the Indianapolis Colts everything he had. It's where his NFL journey began when the Colts drafted him with the 235th pick in the seventh round in 2018. Franklin exceeded his selection number by miles and was a valuable defender for Indy in his time there.

Now, having been traded to the Green Bay Packers, it marks the end of a chapter for Franklin, but the beginning of a new one. In 132 games played in…