TradeVerdicts connects Zaire Franklin to 3 exact
public NFL transactions involving New York Jets, Seattle Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts, and Green Bay Packers.
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Chronological Timeline
3 Recorded Trades
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Trade 1 of 3
New York Jets and Seattle Seahawks
New York Jets Win Tier: minor
Confidence: high
Seattle acquired Sheldon Richardson and a seventh-round pick, while New York received Jermaine Kearse, a second-round pick path, and a seventh-round pick path. The Jets kept the slightly stronger value side.
Indianapolis Colts Win Tier: major
Confidence: high
Indianapolis sent defensive lineman Henry Anderson to the Jets for pick No. 235, then used that seventh-round selection on linebacker Zaire Franklin. Anderson immediately produced seven sacks in New York and earned a multi-year extension, so the Jets received legitimate value. Franklin nevertheless became the superior long-term asset, growing from special-teams contributor into Colts captain, tackle leader and 2024 second-team All-Pro linebacker.
Green Bay Packers Win Tier: standard
Confidence: medium
Green Bay acquired veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin from Indianapolis in a straight player-for-player exchange for defensive lineman Colby Wooden. Franklin arrived with 132 games, 82 starts, a 2024 second-team All-Pro selection, and a Pro Bowl appearance, giving the Packers a proven middle-of-the-defense option. Wooden is younger and had become a starter, so the long-term result remains open, but Green Bay received the stronger established résumé at the time of the trade.
