Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin led the NFL in tackles. Besides earning him a Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors, it gave him another opportunity off the

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin led the NFL in tackles this season, but that doesn't mean things went perfectly either. Franklin was one of three Colts players to make the Pro Bowl in 2024-25 despite a disappointing end to the season.

Zaire Franklin’s confidence is at an all-time high — just like his tackle numbers. The Colts linebacker walked away from the 2024 season as the NFL’s leading tackler, and it wasn’t even close. Franklin finished with 173 — six shy of tying the Colts franchise record which he set last season.

Franklin had arguably his best season as a Colts linebacker, tallying 173 tackles (11 for loss), 3.5 sacks, five fumbles forced, six passes defended, and two interceptions. While Pro Football Focus indicates Franklin whiffed on 22 tackles, overall, Franklin improved and began forcing turnovers and making plays in opposing backfields.

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin will hold the NFL’s 2024 tackle title, totaling 173 tackles on the season, the most in the league. Zaire Franklin has claimed the 2024 Tackle Title pic.twitter.com/PxfiyYrcNq

The Associated Press announced on Friday the 2024 NFL All-Pro teams, and receiving second team honors were Indianapolis Colts’ linebacker Zaire Franklin and guard Quenton Nelson. Franklin claimed the NFL’s tackle title in 2024, leading the league with 173 in total.

If Indianapolis sees a good fit for Speed, it will give the next defensive coordinator a nice trio of linebackers in Franklin and Jaylon Carlies to utilize. Franklin is still one of the most ...

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