"He's obviously played very well for us in his time here and been an exceptional leader, and losing him would be tough. I think we have guys in house that can play and fill in if that's not the case, but a lot of respect for Quay and if we're able to get him back, I would be all for that."
"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."
"Walker, a first-round pick in 2022, is coming off a career-best 128 tackles despite missing three games. The Packers declined the fifth-year option on Walker's contract last offseason, making him a free agent when the new league year open next week."
The Green Bay Packers acquired Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin in exchange for defensive tackle Colby Wooden. This move addresses concerns about losing leading tackler Quay Walker, who is set to become a free agent and could command approximately $15 million annually. Franklin, 29, has two years remaining on his contract with the Colts, earning $6.24 million in base salary for 2026 with potential bonuses. Walker, a first-round pick in 2022, recorded a career-best 128 tackles despite missing three games. Franklin will fill Walker's role under new defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, marking the coordinator's first major defensive addition.
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