Zaire Franklin Ruled Out for Thursday Night with Leg Fracture

Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin will miss Thursday night's game against the Carolina Panthers after sustaining a hairline fracture in his leg during last week's practice. Coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Franklin will not play, though the team avoided placing him on injured reserve in expectation of a quick return. Franklin ranks third on Green Bay with 41 tackles, alongside two quarterback hits, a forced fumble, and a pass breakup. Ty'Ron Hopper and Isaiah McDuffie will fill in.