Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin out for Lions game with shin injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 5:02 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Green Bay Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin will miss the division game against the Detroit Lions on October 25 due to a shin injury sustained during practice. Franklin, the defensive captain, joins Edgerrin Cooper on the sidelines, who is out for the season after an Achilles injury. Isaiah McDuffie and Ty’Ron Hopper are expected to step in, facing a Lions offense featuring standout running back Jahmyr Gibbs. Coach Matt LaFleur expressed confidence in the backup linebackers' abilities despite the challenging matchup.
- •Franklin suffered a shin injury in practice on October 22.
- •Edgerrin Cooper is out for the season with an Achilles injury.
- •Isaiah McDuffie and Ty’Ron Hopper will start against the Lions.
- •Jahmyr Gibbs leads the Lions with 504 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.
- •The game is scheduled for October 25.
- 5:41 PMESPN NFL — Packers linebacker Franklin out Sunday with shin injury
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Packers captain Zaire Franklin to miss Lions game with shin injury
"The Green Bay Packers are missing starting linebackers Zaire Franklin and Edgerrin Cooper for a division game against the Detroit Lions.
"Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin will miss Sunday's game against the Lions with a shin injury.
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External links- ESPN NFLOct 23, 2026, 5:41 PMPackers linebacker Franklin out Sunday with shin injury
Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin will miss Sunday's game against the Lions with a shin injury.
- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 4:20 PMPackers captain Zaire Franklin to miss Lions game with shin injury
The Green Bay Packers are missing starting linebackers Zaire Franklin and Edgerrin Cooper for a division game against the Detroit Lions.
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