Overview
- NFL reporter Ian Rapoport first reported that the Indianapolis Colts released defensive tackle Colby Wooden during the final roster cutdown.
- Colby Wooden was acquired from the Green Bay Packers in a March trade that sent veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin to Green Bay.
- The Packers have listed Franklin as a projected starter in Jonathan Gannon's defense, giving Green Bay an immediate veteran presence at linebacker.
- Wooden, a 2023 fourth-round pick who was viewed as a rotational interior defender, is expected to pass through waivers and look for a fresh opportunity with another team.
- The move highlights how roster cut deadlines and the waiver process can quickly change how an offseason trade is judged and leaves room to watch Franklin's season and whether Wooden is claimed.