This trade is the root of the Zaire Franklin (2026) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.
Green Bay acquired linebacker Zaire Franklin from Indianapolis in a straight player-for-player swap for defensive tackle Colby Wooden. Franklin subsequently signed a 2-year, $18.01M contract with a $9.005M AAV and $3.75M guaranteed, while Wooden enters the final year of his rookie contract with $1.145M remaining in 2026.
On March 11, 2026, Green Bay Packers sent DT Colby Wooden to Indianapolis Colts for ILB Zaire Franklin.