The Green Bay Packers name Zaire Franklin and four others team captains
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:21 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The Green Bay Packers selected five team captains ahead of the upcoming season. Linebacker Zaire Franklin, who joined the team via trade in March, earned a leadership role despite his status as a newcomer. Franklin previously served as a captain for the Colts for six consecutive seasons. He joins four returning captains from the 2025 roster: quarterback Jordan Love, tight end Tucker Kraft, safety Xavier McKinney, and special teamer Isaiah McDuffie. Three former captains from last year are absent from the current leadership group. Rashan Gary and Quay Walker are no longer with the organization, while Josh Jacobs remains on the commissioner’s exempt list during an investigation into an accusation of violence against a woman.
- •Zaire Franklin was named a captain after arriving in Green Bay via a March trade.
- •Returning captains include Jordan Love, Tucker Kraft, Xavier McKinney, and Isaiah McDuffie.
- •Rashan Gary and Quay Walker are no longer members of the Packers roster.
- •Josh Jacobs is currently on the commissioner's exempt list amid an ongoing investigation.
- 11:21 PMYahoo Sports — Green Bay Packers name team captains for 2026
- 11:21 PMAcme Packing Company — Green Bay Packers name team captains for 2026 - Acme Packing Company
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Newcomer Zaire Franklin named a Packers captain, along with four repeat captains from 2025
"It didn't take long for new Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin to establish himself as a team leader.
"New linebacker Zaire Franklin has been named a team captain for the Packers
"New linebacker Zaire Franklin has been named a team captain for the Packers
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 11:21 PMGreen Bay Packers name team captains for 2026
New linebacker Zaire Franklin has been named a team captain for the Packers
- Acme Packing CompanySep 7, 2026, 11:21 PMGreen Bay Packers name team captains for 2026 - Acme Packing Company
New linebacker Zaire Franklin has been named a team captain for the Packers
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 9:02 PMNewcomer Zaire Franklin named a Packers captain, along with four repeat captains from 2025
It didn't take long for new Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin to establish himself as a team leader.
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