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 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.

The Colts scrutinized starting linebacker apologized for some of his publicly questionable commentary and conduct this past season.

The Colts signed veteran Joe Flacco last offseason in free agency, however, at least through training camp and the first part of the year, there was never a true competition. The starting quarterback role was always going to be Richardson’s job during that time frame. Flacco was there to be the backup and that was clear from Day 1.

Although the Colts are readying to run back their Anthony Richardson plan for 2025, it would seem the team would

Anthony Richardson has played under relatively little pressure from a Colts organization that promised to be patient, but it's coming in 2025.