Zaire Franklin - salary, contract & career earnings
Zaire Franklin is a 28-year-old inside linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts, demonstrating a solid career over his seven years in professional football. He played college football at Syracuse before being selected in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft, where he was the 235th overall pick. Represented by agent Drew Rosenhaus of Rosenhaus Sports, Franklin has made a significant impact on the field since starting his career in the NFL. Zaire Franklin's career earnings are $35,262,297.
Current contract
4 rows3 seasons to 2026 worth $25,645,000 · $9,005,000 contracted across 1 further year to 2027
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | ROSTER BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Indianapolis Colts | 28 | $2,880,000 | $5,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $12,390,000 | $12,390,000 |
| 2025 | Indianapolis Colts | 29 | $5,740,000 | - | - | $6,250,000 | $18,640,000 |
| 2026 | Indianapolis Colts | 30 | $6,240,000 | - | - | $7,005,000 | $25,645,000 |
| 2027 | Indianapolis Colts | 31 | $8,240,000 | - | - | $9,005,000 | $34,650,000 |
Career earnings by season
10 rows9 seasons to 2026 worth $35,262,297 · $9,005,000 contracted across 1 further year to 2027
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Indianapolis Colts | 22 | $480,000 | $87,057 | $567,057 | $567,057 |
| 2019 | Indianapolis Colts | 23 | $570,000 | - | $570,000 | $1,137,057 |
| 2020 | Indianapolis Colts | 24 | $750,000 | - | $1,010,240 | $2,147,297 |
| 2021 | Indianapolis Colts | 25 | $920,000 | - | $920,000 | $3,067,297 |
| 2022 | Indianapolis Colts | 26 | $1,100,000 | - | $3,580,000 | $6,647,297 |
| 2023 | Indianapolis Colts | 27 | $2,490,000 | - | $2,970,000 | $9,617,297 |
| 2024 | Indianapolis Colts | 28 | $2,880,000 | $5,000,000 | $12,390,000 | $22,007,297 |
| 2025 | Indianapolis Colts | 29 | $5,740,000 | - | $6,250,000 | $22,007,297 |
| 2026 | Indianapolis Colts | 30 | $6,240,000 | - | $7,005,000 | $22,007,297 |
| 2027 | Indianapolis Colts | 31 | $8,240,000 | - | $9,005,000 | $22,007,297 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Zaire Franklin's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Zaire Franklin's career earnings are $35,262,297.
What is Zaire Franklin's 2026 salary?
Zaire Franklin's 2026 salary is $7,005,000.
Who does Zaire Franklin play for?
Zaire Franklin plays for Green Bay Packers .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Zaire Franklin?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for Zaire Franklin.