{
  "id": 4509591,
  "title": "Why Colts released DT Colby Wooden, acquired in trade for Zaire Franklin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/why-colts-released-dt-colby-wooden-acquired-in-trade-for-zaire",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T21:58:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-colts-released-dt-colby-215850191.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indianapolis Colts decided to release defensive tackle Colby Wooden after trading for him in March. The move came after the team evaluated Wooden's performance during the preseason. Wooden had started out of position as Green Bay's nose tackle last season and failed to make a significant impact in Indianapolis. The Colts drafted two rookies, CJ Allen and Bryce Boettcher, but they are likely not to start due to injuries and inconsistency. The team plans to rotate its linebackers until a starting duo emerges.",
  "summary": "The Colts are waiving DT Colby Wooden, the key return in the Zaire Franklin trade, after a disappointing preseason and crowded depth chart",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Colts get needed OL help, trade for former Bills draft pick",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/colts-get-needed-ol-help-trade-for-former-bills-draft-pick",
        "published": "2026-08-30T13:30:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}