INDIANAPOLIS — As an Indianapolis Colts reserve linebacker, Zaire Franklin’s voice isn’t often heard.The third-year pro was the second of four speakers to make an on-field statement after practice, when quarterback Jacoby Brissett, Franklin, head coach Frank Reich, and general manager Chris Ballard reiterated the team’s commitment to improving the Indianapolis community in a time of nationwide protests denouncing racism and police brutality.Then on a Zoom video call, Franklin didn’t hold back in making his opinions known about how a nation as well as police continue to struggle with their treatment of black people.“A lot of people feel like professional people shouldn’t be activists,” Franklin said. Come fan with us. The Colts players and coaches registered to vote on Thursday.Franklin was asked for his reaction to dealing with another nationwide outcry like when George Floyd was suffocated to death by a Minneapolis police officer in May. Rank PA Rank 139 7. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett and linebacker Zaire Franklin address the media about how the Colts will focus on social justice in 2020. Sck/G 1.5. 6'1" 227 lbs Senior. P/G 1.0. I’m a football player. But I was a black man before I ever picked up a football.“As someone from a minority community in North Philadelphia, I’ve had cousins, brothers, and sisters go to prison, and come out and see all kinds of things happen in my community growing up, to continually see that as I left and went to college and even now in the NFL, I feel like it’s important for me to be that voice and champion of my people and just kind of speak for them. 13-14 Varsity Football. Franklin noticed how fellow linebackers Bobby Okereke, Anthony Walker, and Darius Leonard each shared stories about discriminatory experiences with police. It sure was on Friday.
Related Content - Videos In my opinion, even without Luck I think we are in a better position today than we were at this point last year. Colts Seventh Round pick Zaire Franklin talks with Caroline Cann after being selected 235th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. To see the events transpire in Wisconsin, the video of Jacob Blake being shot, the vigilante or terrorist walking past police officers with an AR-15, it’s troubling, to say the least. Zaire Franklin (born July 2, 1996) is an American football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL).
Zaire Franklin: Pos: LB, Career: 32 G, Colts 2018-2019, born PA 1996 Since then, Colts rookie linebacker Zaire Franklin has found a family in football. 2018 NFL Draft FaceTime: Zaire Franklin Colts Seventh Round pick Zaire Franklin talks with Caroline Cann after being selected 235th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. Pts 2. Which NFL team enjoyed the best rookie class in 2018? And he's doing everything he can to earn his place. Now, he's part of the Colts family. Plays Football. Offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni shares how the team is coaching Taylor to improve as a pass-catcher.Will the Indianapolis Colts keep eight or nine offensive linemen when the roster is trimmed to 53 players? Zaire Franklin (4) Linebacker - Career Overview: Second three-time captain in the history of Syracuse football (Robert Adams, 1894-96) and the first in the modern What’s stopping defenses from crowding the box?
And he's doing everything he can to earn his place. Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2015 May 11, 2018: Indianapolis Colts signed LB Zaire Franklin. 08/28/2020 NFL: Jacoby Brissett, Zaire Franklin outline Colts' five areas of social justice focus for 2020 Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett and linebacker Zaire Franklin … The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Zaire Franklin of the Indianapolis Colts It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. INDIANAPOLIS — As an Indianapolis Colts reserve linebacker, Zaire Franklin’s voice isn’t often heard. Explore all {Team} NFL player stats - including passing, rushing, receiving, tackles, and more! Franklin did, too. I know I may be heard and I know they may never be heard.”The 2018 seventh-round selection, who has played in all 32 games and made 30 total tackles in two seasons, reiterated the team’s pledge that the situation demands the Colts to make a positive difference in the community.The Colts didn’t practice Thursday, instead choosing to continue team meetings to discuss what can be done in the wake of another black man being shot by a white police officer on Sunday in Kenosha, Wis.
“Just to see where our country is at and still is, it’s tough. Find detailed Zaire Franklin stats on FOXSports.com. That prompted worldwide protests.“It’s extremely frustrating,” Franklin said. Now, he's part of the Colts family.