After asking fans for an edited photo of him in a Green Bay Packers uniform, linebacker Zaire Franklin showed that he is ready to get down to work with his new team.
On Sunday, the 29-year-old Franklin posted that Photoshopped image on X (formerly Twitter) and captioned it with the following message: “GB I’m yours, Let’s get to it 🔥🔥🔥 ”
GB I'm yours, Let's get to it 🔥🔥🔥 #GoPackGo #Titletown pic.twitter.com/2z7gCoYCQm
— Zaire Franklin (@ZiggySmalls_) March 9, 2026
Inded, the former Syracuse Orange is excited for what his future will be in Titletown after spending his first eight seasons in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts. Over the weekend, the Colts decided to trade Franklin to Green Bay for 25-year-old defensive lineman Colby Wooden.
Packers fans react to Franklin’s statement
Franklin’s post has drawn a lot of reactions from fans.
“Heat seeking missile. Let’s get it!!”saida fan on X.
Another onesaid: “Kick in the door waving the 44 let’s get it GPG 🧀”
From acommenter: “Hell yeah welcome to the best team in football can’t wait to see you out there GOPACKGO 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥”
“LETS GO Z !!!! TURN ME UP !” a social media userposted.
Via a differentcommenter: “LFG! Stoked to root for you. Got a couple of young studs in that room that need a high bar set. No doubt you will do it!”
Saidanother: “LFG! Now change that bio! You’re now a Green Bay Packers Linebacker!”
Franklin was a fourth-round pick by the Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft, and since then, he’s racked up 738 combined tackles, 10.0 sacks and 10 quarterback hits to go with 26 passes defended through 132 games (82 starts).
Dec 14, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) stands on the sideline during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images
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