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Zaire Franklin Inks New Contract

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One of only two three-time captains in Syracuse football history, Zaire Franklin enters his fifth season with the Indianapolis Colts in 2022 – but now with a new contract.

The linebacker reportedly inked a 3-year, $12 million dollar deal with the organization that selected him in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Franklin, who has been a key contributor on special teams and seen more snaps at linebacker in recent years, is a team captain for the franchise.

When he was first named a captain in 2020 at age 24, he was the 12th-youngest captain in the NFL.