Bowler, linebacker Zaire Franklin. The former Syracuse Orange alum put together his best career year in 2024. CBS Sports highlights Franklin as the Colts' MVP for the 8-9 campaign. Analyst Tyler Sullivan says of Franklin: "Franklin has been a productive linebacker for the Colts over the last few years but took it to new heights in 2024.

Who do you think was the Indianapolis Colts' 2024 team MVP? Recently, Tyler Sullivan of CBS Sports made his selection for all 32 teams, and when it came to the Colts, he selected linebacker Zaire Franklin.

The Indianapolis Colts didn't have the most buttoned-up year on the defensive side of the ball entirely, but one of the unit's shining stars in Zaire Franklin still emerged as a major bright spot for the 2024 season-- just as he has for the two seasons before it.

The seventh-year linebacker had a standout 2024 season, leading the NFL with 173 tackles to become the first Colts player to do so since linebacker Shaquille Leonard (163 in 2018). Franklin had eight games with 10 or more tackles, bringing his career total to 30 games with double digit tackles, which passed Leonard (27) for most in team history.

Chris Ballard offered his assessment of the Indianapolis Colts’ latest unsuccessful season a week after it meandered to an 8-9 finish, and wasn’t in position to forecast the steps

With the week of Senior Bowl practices complete, it's time to fill out the Indianapolis Colts' draft haul full of participants.

Prior to the Pro Bowl game taking place this weekend, on Thursday will be the Pro Bowl Games Skill Show, which will feature the Indianapolis Colts' three Pro Bowlers. The Skill Show is a six-event challenge between the AFC and NFC.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, making his first Pro Bowl appearance after his second career selection, took part in the "passing the test" competition, posting 27 points. The 2025 Pro Bowl Games event featured quarterbacks trying to hit targets at various distances around the field worth different point values in 40 seconds.

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase showed impressive hands during Thursday's 2025 Pro Bowl Games receiving challenge, but he and the AFC lost.

While Super Bowl 59 looms, the NFL's best players take center stage for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. For the third consecutive year, the league's best will compete in a series of skills competitions and a flag football game, eschewing the traditional tackle football event. Games include dodgeball, tug-of-war and punting competitions.

Itching for some football and can't wait for Super Bowl 59? Good news, the NFL Pro Bowl is this weekend. See the schedule, roster and how to watch.

The NFL's annual Pro Bowl showcase is back in 2025 and although the actual football game is no longer played, there's still plenty of action to keep up with this weekend. Here's a look at the events—to be held in Orlando—on Thursday and Sunday: