The Patriots could use his veteran leadership at a linebacker position that is missing team captain Ja’Whaun Bentley, who suffered a season-ending pectoral injury in September. Franklin would offer stability to a Patriots defense that has not been consistent all year.

I’ve got a lot of respect for Pat. ... I think maybe I probably didn’t handle it the right way going into it.'

Zaire Franklin cracked a smile. The Indianapolis Colts linebacker knew at some point he would have to formally address his back-and-forth with Pat McAfee, the former Colts punter turned media star. Franklin took exception to how McAfee criticized his teammate,

Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin said he’s focused on winning after trading jabs with Pat McAfee on their respective podcasts. Over the weekend, Franklin clapped back at McAfee, a former Colts punter-turned media star,

Former Colts punter Pat McAfee has been critical of his former team this season and Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin fired back on his podcast

Pat McAfee's relationship with the Colts organization and the city of Indianapolis is usually problem-free, but one current Colts player took issue with the former punter in a rant on his own podcast.