Zaire Franklin on trade from Colts to Packers: ‘We handled it with class’
Zaire Franklin expressed no hard feelings regarding his trade from the Indianapolis Colts to the Green Bay Packers. He praised Colts general manager Chris Ballard for the professional manner in which the trade was conducted. Franklin emphasized the strong relationship he has with Ballard and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus.
- ▪Zaire Franklin was traded from the Colts to the Packers this offseason.
- ▪He praised Colts general manager Chris Ballard for handling the trade with class.
- ▪Franklin mentioned his good relationship with Ballard and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus.
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