Indianapolis Colts
Aubrayo Franklin - NT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 315 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/27/1980 |
| Birthplace | Johnson City, TN |
| College | Tennessee |
| Years played | 11 |
| Drafted | 2003, 5th round, 11th pick by Ravens |
Loss of Clark puts Colts in tight spot
The Colts are likely to use a TE-by-committee approach to replace All-Pro Dallas Clark.
Colts announce that TE Clark will have surgery, go on I.R.
The Colts announced Friday that TE Dallas Clark will have wrist surgery next week and will be placed on the injured reserve list.
Colts' offense decimated by injuries
The Colts continue to receive bad news on the injury front on the offensive side of the ball.
Manning will earn MVP stripes if he keeps Colts afloat
The news keeps getting worse for the Colts on the injury front, but if Peyton Manning can keep the team afloat he deserves to be the league's MVP.
Colts WR Collie underwent thumb surgery
The Colts announced that WR Austin Collie underwent thumb surgery and that there is no set time for his return to action.
Polian: Clark's wrist injury is 'uncommon'
Colts president Bill Polian said TE Dallas Clark will be out indefinitely with an "uncommon" wrist injury.
Reports: Colts TE Clark has wrist injury
According to multiple web reports on Wednesday evening, Colts TE Dallas Clark will be sidelined indefinitely with a wrist injury.
Colts suspend P McAfee one game after public intoxication arrest
Colts president Bill Polian released a statement on Wednesday announcing that P Pat McAfee has been suspended for one game after McAfee's arrest early Wednesday morning for public intoxication.
Angerer impressive in first start for Colts
Rookie LB Pat Angerer earned high marks from teammate Gary Brackett and the coaching staff in his first NFL start.
Colts P McAfee arrested for public intoxication
Colts P Pat McAfee was arrested early Wednesday morning for public intoxication after being found soaking wet and shirtless near in a canal located in a popular nightlife district in Indianapolis.
Fumbles lead to Moore's release from Colts
The Indianapolis Star reports the Colts have cut WR-RS Kenny Moore, who fumbled twice in the team's Week Six win over the Redskins.
Redskins' defense missed opportunities against Colts
The Redskins can point directly to (at least) two missed interceptions, along with a few other defensive missteps, as the reason they could not beat the Colts.
Colts need Addai, others to get healthy during bye
If the Colts can get RB Joseph Addai and a few others healthy during the bye week, they could be gearing up for one of their patented runs.
NBC wins ratings battle vs. playoff baseball
Sunday night's Colts-Redskins game drew a 13.2 overnight TV rating, as NBC's number continue to go up while airing against playoff baseball.
Manning throws for over 300 yards in Colts win over Redskins
Peyton Manning threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns Sunday night, leading the Indianapolis Colts to a 27-24 win over the Washington Redskins.
PLAYER NEWS
Indianapolis has signed Franklin and is bringing back offensive guard Joe Reitz. The Colts made the announcements Wednesday afternoon.|||||||
Franklin, who is 6-foot-1, 315 pounds, is a 10-year veteran who played most recently with San Diego last year. He made nine starts for the Chargers and finished with 23 tackles. He was originally drafted by Baltimore in 2003, has four career sacks and is the eighth free agent Indy has signed from another team.
A person familiar with the situation says the New Orleans Saints have agreed to contract terms with Franklin.|||||||
The 6-foot-1, 317-pound Franklin is a proven run defender who has started the past four seasons for San Francisco after beginning his career in Baltimore.
Franklin has ended his holdout by signing a $7 million franchise tag tender. Franklin officially signed the deal Saturday before the Niners played the Oakland Raiders in an exhibition game. This gives Franklin a little more than two weeks to get ready for the season opener Sept. 12 against Seattle.|||||||
The sides were unable to reach terms on a long-term deal before a deadline in July. Franklin did not report to training camp, but finally signed the contract that will pay him $7.003 million this season. Franklin emerged as one of the top nose tackles in the league last season with 36 tackles, two sacks and an interception.
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the veteran nose tackle reportedly is about to rejoin his teammates after missing all the offseason training, the minicamp and the four-week training camp.|||||||
Franklin is expected to sign a one-year contract for $7.003 million and watch the 49ers play the Raiders at the Oakland Coliseum.
The San Francisco 49ers placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Franklin on Tuesday.|||||||
The move allows the Niners to match any offer Franklin receives from another team or get two first-round picks as compensation. Franklin is guaranteed just more than $7 million next season with the tag. General manager Scot McCloughan says the team still hopes to sign Franklin to a long-term contract before the start of next season. Franklin emerged as one of the top nose tackles in the league last season with 36 tackles, two sacks and an interception.
