Packers Restructure Zaire Franklin's Contract

0:00You're listening to NFL News Today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The Green Bay Packers recently restructured the final two years of linebacker Zaire Franklin's contract, right after trading for him from the Indianapolis Colts. The team took on an extra $125,000 in salary, but gave him more upfront cash in the process. His new deal is worth $18.01 million over 2025 and 2026, which is $2 million more than. His original schedule, under his old Colts contract, Franklin only had a $750,000 workout bonus guaranteed for 2026 plus a base, salary of $6.24 million that he would not get unless he made the roster. Now he gets a $3.75 million signing bonus right away, with base salaries of $7.99 million in $20.25 and $4.24 million in 2026. The trades and defensive lineman Colby Wooden to the Colts, who was set to earn $1.145 million

1:05in 2026. Franklin steps in to replace Key Walker, who left as a free agent for the Las Vegas Raiders. Both years include $765,000 per game roster bonuses and $250,000 workout bonuses. His 2026 salary cap hit of $7.13 million ranks 10th on the Packer's roster. Franklin, who turns 30 in July, earned a Pro Bowl nod last year and should bolster the linebacker spot right away. This story is made possible by our sponsor, see the episode description. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.