What Is Zaire Franklin’s Salary? NFL Star’s Net Worth 2025, Contract, Endorsements and More

Linebacker Zaire Franklin is one of the few bright spots in the disappointing Indianapolis Colts season. Leading the NFL 2024 regular season in tackles, Franklin’s defensive output saw him get a Pro Bowl selection. The linebacker has been getting better by the season, and no wonder the Colts have retained him since drafting him in 2018.

They are not worried about how much he is costing them. A good leader like Franklin is hard to find, and when you add his defensive stats, like registering career-high figures in interceptions (2) and forced fumbles (5), along with 3-and-a-half sacks, and 3 pass breakups per match, Zaire Franklin becomes quite a valuable asset for the Colts.

What is the net worth of Zaire Franklin?

The Colts linebacker’s NFL exploits have earned him some very prominent endorsements. One of the deals sees him feature in the EA Sports Madden NFL 25 as himself. Other than that, he has a tie-up with Toys “R” Us, advocating for board games and outdoor activities. As per his contract, his net worth is over $31 million. Apart from endorsements, he is racking up career earnings of over $22 million, so it’s safe to assume Franklin is doing quite well.

The 28-year-old linebacker used his wealth to start a non-profit organization, Shelice’s Angels, in honor of his late mother. The guy with a heart of gold also launched the Juanita Highsmith scholarship, named after his late grandmother. Franklin has been as busy for the Colts as he has been off-field, giving back to society.

Zaire is doing his bit, inspiring others, showing the world he’s not just about the multi-billion dollar football league and the salary that comes with it. If anything, the more he gets, the more he wants to give.

What is Zaire Franklin’s salary in 2025?

Indianapolis Colts paid Franklin a $2,880,000 base salary in 2024 and he will get $5,740,000 in 2025. The Indianapolis Colts will also pay him a $5,000,000 signing bonus and a $4,000,000 roster bonus after his contract renewal in 2024. His new contract will see him get a per-game active bonus of $30,000 in the 2024-25 season and $45,000 in the 2026-27 season, respectively.

Quite a costly deal, the Colts have gone all-out for their captain. They are taking quite a bit of a hit in terms of the salary cap, and when you take into consideration the whole contract payout, you have to agree they are placing a huge amount of faith in the veteran.

When will Zaire Franklin’s contract expire?

Franklin renewed his contract with the Colts until 2027. The new 3-year deal is worth $31.26 million with $17.62 million as guaranteed payout. This includes salaries for 2024 and 2025, as well as a signing bonus and roster bonus. The deal brings his average annual salary to a whopping $10,420,000.

For the Colts, Zaire Franklin is non-negotiable. He is theirs and as we saw from the 2024 season, Franklin has gotten better. Maybe his best is yet to come? And the Colts are thinking if they can make a few changes to the team, Franklin may just help them rally to the playoffs, or more.