Zaire Franklin Avoids IR Despite Hairline Fracture in Leg

Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin suffered a hairline fracture in his leg during practice last week, causing him to miss Week 7 against Detroit. Despite the injury, the Packers do not plan to place Franklin on injured reserve, signaling optimism that he will return promptly. While expected to sit out Thursday night against Carolina, he is anticipated to return to action before the end of November.