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- Packers DC Jonathan Gannon on whether Zaire Franklin will play this week: "I don't know that. You can ask Matt [LaFleur] that one."
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Zaire Franklin: Questionable
Est. return: Nov 8
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Packers HC Matt LaFleur on whether Zaire Franklin will return to practice:
"Potentially. I think it's kind of day-to-day right now. We'll see how he works through the next couple days."
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- 1d Matt Schneidman (X) LaFleur says Zaire Franklin could practice later in the week. He's considered day-to-day after missing the last two games with a shin injury.
- 1d Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers HC Matt LaFleur on whether Zaire Franklin will return to practice: "Potentially. I think it's kind of day-to-day right now. We'll see how he works through the next couple days."
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Zaire Franklin: Out
Est. return: Nov 8
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Packers inactives for Week 8 vs. Panthers
18 TE Jonnu Smith
26 RB Kaleb Johnson
44 LB Zaire Franklin
67 G Donovan Jennings
75 C Sean Rhyan
79 G Travis Glover
That means Matthew Golden and Kevin Zeitler are ACTIVE.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 5d Jacob Westendorf (X) Packers inactive Jonnu Smith Kaleb Johnson Zaire Franklin Donovan Jennings Sean Rhyan Travis Glover. Jennings, Smith, and Johnson are healthy scratches.+1
- 5d Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers inactives for Week 8 vs. Panthers 18 TE Jonnu Smith 26 RB Kaleb Johnson 44 LB Zaire Franklin 67 G Donovan Jennings 75 C Sean Rhyan 79 G Travis Glover That means Matthew Golden and Kevin Zeitler are ACTIVE.
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#Packers rule out G Travis Glover (knee), LB Zaire Franklin (shin). List WR Matthew Golden (shoulder/foot) as questionable.
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 6d Ryan Wood (X) #Packers rule out G Travis Glover (knee), LB Zaire Franklin (shin). List WR Matthew Golden (shoulder/foot) as questionable.
- 6d Matt Schneidman (X) Golden went from an estimated DNP yesterday to an estimated limited participant today. That's a good sign for tomorrow night. · Quoting Matt Schneidman: Starting RG Travis Glover is OUT for tomorrow's game. So are Zaire Franklin and Sean Rhyan. Matthew Golden, Devonte Wyatt, Brenton Cox Jr. and Anthony Campbell are questionable.
- 6d Matt Schneidman (X) Starting RG Travis Glover is OUT for tomorrow's game. So are Zaire Franklin and Sean Rhyan. Matthew Golden, Devonte Wyatt, Brenton Cox Jr. and Anthony Campbell are questionable.
- 6d Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers game statuses for Week 8 vs. Panthers: QUESTIONABLE Anthony Campbell Brenton Cox Jr. Matthew Golden Devonte Wyatt OUT Zaire Franklin Travis Glover Sean Rhyan Everyone else is off the injury report.
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Packers LB Zaire Franklin won't play Thursday night
Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin will miss another game.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 27 Pro Football Talk Packers LB Zaire Franklin won't play Thursday night
- Oct 27 Matt Schneidman (X) Zaire Franklin will miss Thursday’s game, LaFleur says.
- Oct 27 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers estimated practice report for Tuesday: FULL Benjamin St-Juste LIMITED Aaron Banks Anthony Campbell (upgrade) Brenton Cox (new) Devonte Wyatt (upgrade) DNP Zaire Franklin Travis Glover Matthew Golden Sean Rhyan · Quoting Jason B. Hirschhorn: Packers estimated practice report for Monday: FULL Benjamin St-Juste LIMITED Aaron Banks DNP Anthony Campbell Zaire Franklin Travis Glover Matthew Golden Sean Rhyan Devonte Wyatt
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Zaire Franklin: Doubtful
Oct 26: Franklin suffered a hairline fracture in his shin during last Thursday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
- Packers estimated practice report for Monday: FULL Benjamin St-Juste LIMITED Aaron Banks DNP Anthony Campbell Zaire Franklin Travis Glover Matthew Golden Sean Rhyan Devonte Wyatt
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#Packers LB Zaire Franklin, who missed last week’s game after getting accidentally kicked in practice, suffered a hairline fracture in his leg, sources say.
Green Bay did not place him on Injured Reserve, and they believe he can return while missing minimal games.
5 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- Oct 26 Pro Football Talk Zaire Franklin dealing with hairline fracture, Sean Rhyan believed to have high-ankle sprain
- Oct 26 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Packers LB Zaire Franklin, who missed last week’s game after getting accidentally kicked in practice, suffered a hairline fracture in his leg, sources say. Green Bay did not place him on Injured Reserve, and they believe he can return while missing minimal games.+1
- Oct 26 ESPN NFL News Packers LB Franklin has hairline fracture in leg, sources say+1
- Oct 26 Matt Schneidman (X) Figured it was more than just a bruise if he missed the second game of his career. Short week this week is probably out of the question. At New England next Sunday. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: #Packers LB Zaire Franklin, who missed last week’s game after getting accidentally kicked in practice, suffered a hairline fracture in his leg, sources say. Green Bay did not place him on Injured Reserve, and they believe he can return while missing minimal games.
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Zaire Franklin: Out
Est. return: Oct 29
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Packers inactives for Week 7 at Lions:
21 CB Benjamin St-Juste
26 RB Kaleb Johnson
44 LB Zaire Franklin
52 OL Jager Burton
67 OL Donovan Jennings
70 G Kevin Zeitler
That means Aaron Banks is ACTIVE.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 25 Ryan Wood (X) #Packers RG Kevin Zeitler is a healthy scratch today. He's among the inactives in Detroit. Full list: Zeitler Zaire Franklin Kaleb Johnson Benjamin St-Juste Jager Burton Donovan Jennings
- Oct 25 Matt Schneidman (X) Full Packers inactives: Kevin Zeitler Kaleb Johnson Benjamin St-Juste Zaire Franklin Jager Burton Donovan Jennings+1
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With Zaire Franklin out after fluke injury, expect the Lions to put a bullseye on the Packers backup linebackers
Detroit was always going to circle the Packers linebackers to attack on the ground and through the air, but with the Green Bay green dot out, expect an even bigger target.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 24 Matt Schneidman (X) 🎙️The Green Bay Beat Episode 27🎙️ We wrap up the week at Lambeau and dive into Packers-Lions preview. Will Josh Jacobs play? Will Kevin Zeitler start? What now after Zaire Franklin’s injury? YouTube: Audio
- Oct 24 The Leap With Zaire Franklin out after fluke injury, expect the Lions to put a bullseye on the Packers backup linebackers
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Packers rule out Zaire Franklin, list four questionable vs. Lions | Week 7 Injury Report
Veteran linebacker won’t play Sunday after suffering injury at Thursday’s practice
Out DNP Out Questionable
15 more updatesfrom 8 sources
- Oct 23 Adam Schefter (X) Players ruled out for Sunday include Nick Bosa, Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, Divine Deablo, Brian Robinson, Emeka Egbuka, Luke Goedeke, Antoine Winfield, Jaelan Phillips, Sauce Gardner, Tyler Warren, Tavius Robinson, Dillon Gabriel, Michael Hall, Teven Jenkins, Greg Newsome, Reed Blankenship, David Montgomery, Jalen Pitre, Nate Landman, Tyler Badie, Jonah Elliss, Talanoa Hufanga, Jeremiyah Love, Walter Nolen, Andrew Wingard, Zaire Franklin, Jaylon Moore, Rashee Rice (pictured), Zach Charbonnet.
- Oct 23 Matt Schneidman (X) Packers final injury report vs. Lions: Zaire Franklin is out. Aaron Banks, Jordon Riley, Bo Melton and Benjamin St-Juste are questionable.
- Oct 23 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers game statuses for Week 7 vs. Lions: QUESTIONABLE Aaron Banks Bo Melton Jordon Riley Benjamin St-Juste OUT Zaire Franklin Everyone else is off the injury report.
- Oct 23 Packers Team Site Packers rule out Zaire Franklin, list four questionable vs. Lions | Week 7 Injury Report
- Oct 23 Matt Schneidman (X) Franklin was walking on his own in the locker room and had what looked like one of those electro-stim patches on his left shin. · Quoting Matt Schneidman: Zaire Franklin is OUT for Sunday after getting a knee to the shin in practice yesterday, per MLF.
- Oct 23 Jacob Westendorf (X) Anybody got @MDQue_33 number? · Quoting Matt Schneidman: Zaire Franklin is OUT for Sunday after getting a knee to the shin in practice yesterday, per MLF.
- Oct 23 Matt Schneidman (X) Zaire Franklin the only one not practicing. As LaFleur said, he’s out Sunday after taking a knee to the shin yesterday. Only his second career missed game. Bo Melton returned to practice. Here’s Josh Jacobs, who MLF said is on track to play⬇️+1
- Oct 23 ESPN NFL News Packers linebacker Franklin out Sunday with shin injury
- Oct 23 Pro Football Talk Zaire Franklin out for Week 7 with shin injury suffered in practice
- Oct 23 Matt Schneidman (X) Matt LaFleur: "We’re kind of working through it right now. I don’t think it’s going to be anything too long term, but yeah, just unfortunate deal. That happens when you play football, especially the way our guys have been practicing. But I think we’ve got a lot of confidence in McDuffie and Hopper and Nick Niemann if need be to go in there and do a great job for us." · Quoting Matt Schneidman: Zaire Franklin is OUT for Sunday after getting a knee to the shin in practice yesterday, per MLF.
- Oct 23 ESPN NFL Injury Report Zaire Franklin: Out
- Oct 23 Matt Schneidman (X) Matt LaFleur on Zaire Franklin: "Unfortunately, there was an unfortunate collision and he got kneed in the shin. He's gonna be out this game."
- Oct 23 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Zaire Franklin's shin injury: "I don't think it's going to be anything too long term. Just an unfortunate deal that happens when you play football, especially the way our guys have been practicing." · Quoting Jason B. Hirschhorn: Packers HC Matt LaFleur says Zaire Franklin will miss Sunday's game against the Lions.
- Oct 23 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Schneidman] Zaire Franklin is OUT for Sunday after getting a knee to the shin in practice yesterday, per Matt LaFleur.
- Oct 23 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers HC Matt LaFleur says Zaire Franklin will miss Sunday's game against the Lions.
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Zaire Franklin: Questionable
Est. return: Oct 25
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 22 ESPN NFL Injury Report Zaire Franklin: Questionable
- Oct 22 Jason B. Hirschhorn (Bluesky) Packers practice report for Thursday, Oct. 22: FULL Jordan Love (upgrade) LIMITED Aaron Banks Anthony Campbell Brandon Cisse Zaire Franklin (new) Matthew Golden Jordon Riley Benjamin St-Juste Lukas Van Ness (new) Christian Watson Savion Williams DNP Bo Melton · Quoting Jason B. Hirschhorn: Packers estimated practice report for Wednesday, Oct. 21: LIMITED Aaron Banks Anthony Campbell Brandon Cisse Matthew Golden Jordan Love Jordon Riley Benjamin St-Juste Christian Watson Savion Williams DNP Bo Melton
- Oct 22 Matt Schneidman (X) Jordan Love upgraded to a full participant. Zaire Franklin (shin) and Lukas Van Ness (illness) added as limited participants.
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Linebacker play will be the key to the Packers stopping the explosive Detroit Lions offense
The Detroit Lions boast one of the best offenses in the NFL, but Green Bay is playing elite football on the defensive side as well. They need Zaire Franklin et al to show up on Sunday.
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Great play by Williams, and an assist to Jonathan Gannon.
Williams was walked up like he was going to blitz. Gannon has sent so much pressure, Prescott probably thought Williams was coming, so he never saw him as he cut under the route for the INT.
Good defense. · Quoting Jacob Westendorf: Zaire Franklin just decked Dak Prescott who was slow to get up.
Prescott throws an interception on the next play to Evan Williams.
Packers' defense kills Dallas' scoring chance
6 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 19 Matt Schneidman (X) Zaire Franklin on Micah Parsons: "I can't wait to see 1 back. I snuck and watched him work out the other day. I ain't gonna lie." How'd he look? "He looked good to me."
- Oct 19 Matt Schneidman (X) Zaire Franklin: "The biggest gut punch to that Atlanta game ... we didn't hold it down for our fans, man. That was the thing I was most embarrassed about. Our fans deserved a better home opener than that and when we come to Lambeau, it's our home-field advantage. So when they come in our house, we gotta make sure we defending it the right way. So I'm just glad we was able to give our fans a performance they deserve."
- Oct 19 Matt Schneidman (X) Zaire Franklin: “We a defense on the rise.” “I think the ceiling is extremely high.”
- Oct 18 Ryan Wood (X) Jonathan Gannon is a guru. · Quoting Rob Demovsky: One play after Zaire Franklin drilled Prescott, Evan Williams picks him off. At one point, Williams was 17.4 yards away from Lamb, the intended receiver, per @NextGenStats
- Oct 18 Ryan Wood (X) One play after Zaire Franklin drilled Prescott, Evan Williams picks him off. At one point, Williams was 17.4 yards away from Lamb, the intended receiver, per @NextGenStats
- Oct 18 Jacob Westendorf (X) Great play by Williams, and an assist to Jonathan Gannon. Williams was walked up like he was going to blitz. Gannon has sent so much pressure, Prescott probably thought Williams was coming, so he never saw him as he cut under the route for the INT. Good defense. · Quoting Jacob Westendorf: Zaire Franklin just decked Dak Prescott who was slow to get up. Prescott throws an interception on the next play to Evan Williams. Packers' defense kills Dallas' scoring chance
- Oct 18 Jacob Westendorf (X) Zaire Franklin just decked Dak Prescott who was slow to get up. Prescott throws an interception on the next play to Evan Williams. Packers' defense kills Dallas' scoring chance
- Packers HC Matt LaFleur on Zaire Franklin: "I love his mentality. He loves to come in and put the work in. He demands a lot of himself, and I think he also brings up the group in that regard. I think he's a really good leader for us."
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#Packers DC Jonathan Gannon on Zaire Franklin's presence: "He's a very serious person, so you better be on top of it. Not just players, coaches. When he has questions, you better be on top of it, or he will expose you."
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 13 Stephen Holder (X) The #Colts have brought back LB-Germaine Pratt. Started the final 3 months of last season next to Zaire Franklin. Extensive history with Lou Anarumo. Wasn’t with an NFL team this offseason.
- Oct 13 Ryan Wood (X) #Packers DC Jonathan Gannon on Zaire Franklin's presence: "He's a very serious person, so you better be on top of it. Not just players, coaches. When he has questions, you better be on top of it, or he will expose you."
- Zaire on Watson postgame: “Christian really been one of them top guys in the league for a long time. Even when I played against him, he was the guy we was looking at. We was all worried about 9.” · Quoting Zaire Franklin: Happy Victory Monday to all those who recognize the holiday ! More attention to CWatson ! It's some convos that need to be had. He's one of them 🔥🔥🔥