Zaire Franklin
#44 · LB · Green Bay Packers
Ruled Out — Out
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Recent Form & Trends
Top 5 stats — last-10-game averages, how often they beat the line, the direction they're trending, and how this year stacks up against seasons past.
Passes Defended
Line 0
2026
0.2
Forced Fumbles
Line 0
2026
0.2
Stuffs
Line 0.5
2026
0.6
Assist Tackles
Line 4
2026
3.8
Solo Tackles
Line 3
2026
3
Last 10 Games
| Game | Opp | Passes Defended | Forced Fumbles | Stuffs | Assist Tackles | Solo Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19W | vs DAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Oct 11W | vs CHI | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 3 | 6 |
| Oct 04W | @ TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Sep 25L | vs ATL | 0 | 0 | 1.5 | 7 | 3 |
| Sep 20W | @ NYJ | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 5 | 2 |
| Sep 13L | @ MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Green = beat the listed line that game. Information only — no predictions or recommendations.
Situational SplitsReal · ESPN
How this player performs by situation this season — home vs road, conference matchups and on rest.
| Split | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | STF | STFYDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
Market ContextSample
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Tackles + Assists
opened at 7.5
Cross-Book Comparison
Injury & Status History
A running log of this player's status changes — each entry links to the original source.
Zaire Franklin — Out
Franklin is considered week-to-week due to a hairline fracture in his leg, and the injury will cause him to miss a second consecutive game. Isaiah McDuffie and Ty'Ron Hopper will continue to serve as the Packers' starters at inside linebacker in the absence of Franklin, whose next chance to play is Week 9 against the Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 8.
Zaire Franklin — Doubtful
The veteran linebacker missed Sunday's loss to the Lions and is expected to miss additional time, but coach Matt LaFleur indicated Franklin will not be placed on injured reserve. Isaiah McDuffie and Ty'Ron Hopper will continue to hold down the fort at linebacker for the Packers while Franklin is sidelined.
Sources: Packers LB Zaire Franklin has hairline fracture in leg
Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin has a hairline fracture in his leg and center Sean Rhyan is believed to have a high ankle sprain, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Zaire Franklin — Out
Head coach Mike LaFleur told reporters Friday that Franklin injured his shin on a collision during Thursday's practice, and the injury is severe enough for the veteran linebacker to miss his first game of the 2026 season. He's played every defensive snap in five of six games, and that workload will likely fall on Isaiah McDuffie or Nick Niemann for Sunday's NFC North tilt. Franklin's next chance to play is Week 8 against the Panthers on Thursday.
Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin out Sunday with shin injury
Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin will miss Sunday's game against the Lions with a shin injury.
Zaire Franklin — Questionable
Franklin wasn't on the injury report Wednesday, so he may have suffered the injury at some point during practice. Regardless, the 30-year-old linebacker's practice status Friday should shed light on whether he's at risk of missing Sunday's tilt against Detroit. Franklin has played every defensive snap in five of Green Bay's six games so far this season.
Zaire Franklin — Active
Franklin played every single defensive snap for the third week in a row and finished Thursday's game tied with Evan Williams for most tackles on the Packers. It was the first time this season that Franklin logged double-digit stops after doing so five times across 17 regular-season games in 2025. The veteran linebacker is up to 21 tackles (seven solo) and is on pace to crack the 100-tackle mark for a fifth consecutive year.
News & Status Timeline
Zaire Franklin — Out
inactive
ESPN Injury Report ↗Zaire Franklin — Out
Franklin is considered week-to-week due to a hairline fracture in his leg, and the injury will cause him to miss a second consecutive game. Isaiah McDuffie and Ty'Ron Hopper will continue to serve as the Packers' starters at inside linebacker in the absence of Franklin, whose next chance to play is Week 9 against the Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 8.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Zaire Franklin — Doubtful
The veteran linebacker missed Sunday's loss to the Lions and is expected to miss additional time, but coach Matt LaFleur indicated Franklin will not be placed on injured reserve. Isaiah McDuffie and Ty'Ron Hopper will continue to hold down the fort at linebacker for the Packers while Franklin is sidelined.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Sources: Packers LB Zaire Franklin has hairline fracture in leg
Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin has a hairline fracture in his leg and center Sean Rhyan is believed to have a high ankle sprain, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
ESPN ↗Zaire Franklin — Out
inactive
ESPN Injury Report ↗Zaire Franklin — Out
Head coach Mike LaFleur told reporters Friday that Franklin injured his shin on a collision during Thursday's practice, and the injury is severe enough for the veteran linebacker to miss his first game of the 2026 season. He's played every defensive snap in five of six games, and that workload will likely fall on Isaiah McDuffie or Nick Niemann for Sunday's NFC North tilt. Franklin's next chance to play is Week 8 against the Panthers on Thursday.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin out Sunday with shin injury
Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin will miss Sunday's game against the Lions with a shin injury.
ESPN ↗Zaire Franklin — Questionable
Franklin wasn't on the injury report Wednesday, so he may have suffered the injury at some point during practice. Regardless, the 30-year-old linebacker's practice status Friday should shed light on whether he's at risk of missing Sunday's tilt against Detroit. Franklin has played every defensive snap in five of Green Bay's six games so far this season.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Zaire Franklin — Questionable
questionable
ESPN Injury Report ↗Zaire Franklin — Active
Franklin played every single defensive snap for the third week in a row and finished Thursday's game tied with Evan Williams for most tackles on the Packers. It was the first time this season that Franklin logged double-digit stops after doing so five times across 17 regular-season games in 2025. The veteran linebacker is up to 21 tackles (seven solo) and is on pace to crack the 100-tackle mark for a fifth consecutive year.
ESPN Injury Report ↗