Former Indianapolis Colts star Pat McAfee has had plenty to say about his former team's struggles in recent weeks, calling for a massive roster reboot, but linebacker Zaire Franklin has hit back

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 sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones for a loss of 22 yards in overtime.

The Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars complete their seasons at Lucas Oil Stadium. We will have live score updates and highlights.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Fired head coach Doug Pederson on ... Linebackers — Frankie Luvu, Commanders; Bobby Wagner, Commanders; Zaire Franklin, Colts. Cornerbacks — Trent McDuffie, Chiefs; Christian Gonzalez, Patriots. Slot Cornerback — Derwin James ...

The Jacksonville Jaguars have one final ... Their two linebackers, Zaire [Colts LB Zaire Franklin] and E.J. [Colts LB E.J. Speed], I mean, these guys can run. They’re sideline to sideline ...

(AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (4) powers through Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) and defensive end Kwity Paye (51) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 5 ...

Against the spread: Jacksonville 8-7-1 ... for the most by a Colts player over his first two seasons. ... LB Zaire Franklin already has the top three single-season tackling totals in franchise ...

The Indianapolis Colts embark on their offseason preparations after finishing the 2024 regular season at 8-9 following a Week 18 victory over the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts already got ...

Indy's Matt Gay is 4-of-5 on field goals, while the Jaguars' Cam Little is 3-of-3. A long 3rd-down sack by Zaire Franklin puts Jacksonville out of range to gain a first down. All things Colts ...

Colts GM Chris Ballard said he'd keep his conversations with linebacker Zaire Franklin private except for one telling comment.

It never seems to be the loss as much as the way the Jacksonville Jaguars lost. Sunday's 19-14 defeat to the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium was another example ... another one-score loss ...