Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin suffers hairline fracture in leg
Ian Rapoport reported the hairline fracture and Green Bay's decision to avoid IR.
Ian Rapoport reports that linebacker Zaire Franklin has a hairline fracture in his leg. The injury occurred when Franklin was accidentally kicked during practice last week.
is not placing Franklin on injured reserve. The team expects him to return to the field while missing minimal games.
Franklin missed the team's recent game against the due to the injury. Linebackers Isaiah McDuffie and Ty'Ron Hopper take over his role in the defense during his absence.