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Colts | Zaire Franklin extended Mon Mar 11, 09:21 AM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin agreed to a three-year, $31.26 million extension Monday, March 11.
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Colts | Indy LB duo keep busy vs. Las Vegas Mon Jan 1, 02:39 AM
Indianapolis Colts LB E.J. Speed tied a career-high tackle mark he set in Week 16 with 12 stops - eight solo - in Week 17 versus the Las Vegas Raiders. LB Zaire Franklin also posted 10 tackles - seven solo - and broke up a pass play.
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Colts | Another busy day for Zaire Franklin vs. Atlanta Mon Dec 25, 12:57 AM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin finished with 12 tackles - nine solo - and deflected a pass in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin mostly quiet in Week 15 win Sat Dec 16, 08:52 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin made five total tackles, including two solo stops, on Saturday, Dec. 16, vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15. He posted a pass defensed.
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Colts | Week 15 injury report for Indy Thu Dec 14, 04:35 PM
Indianapolis Colts OT Braden Smith (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 14, and has been ruled out for Week 15. LB Segun Olubi (hip) did not practice and is listed as questionable. DT DeForest Buckner (back) did not practice but is not on the injury report. CB Jaylon X. Jones (ankle), CB Julius Brents (quadriceps), TE Will Mallory (rib), LB E.J. Speed (knee) and LB Zaire Franklin (illness) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Colts | Wednesday practice report for Indy Wed Dec 13, 04:04 PM
Indianapolis Colts OT Braden Smith (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 13. DT DeForest Buckner (back) and LB Segun Olubi (hip) were limited during practice. CB Jaylon X. Jones (ankle), CB Julius Brents (quadriceps), TE Will Mallory (rib), LB E.J. Speed (knee) and LB Zaire Franklin (illness) fully participated in practice.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin racks up 14 total stops Sun Dec 10, 06:26 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin ended up with a game-high 14 total stops, including six of the solo variety, with a tackle for loss in Week 14 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin busy in Week 10 Sun Nov 12, 12:36 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin recorded 15 total tackles during the Week 10 game against the New England Patriots with 12 of the tackles being solo tackles.
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Colts | Week 10 injury report for Indianapolis Fri Nov 10, 03:53 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Julius Brents (quad) and TE Drew Ogletree (foot) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 10 against the New England Patriots. WR Josh Downs (knee) also did not practice all week but is listed as questionable. LB Zaire Franklin (knee) and WR Alec Pierce (ankle) were upgraded to a full practice on Friday but are also listed as questionable. DB Tony Brown (concussion) and OT Braden Smith (hip, rest) also practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Downs is questionable, but it's difficult to see a rookie playing without practicing, especially when he had to leave the previous week's game with the injury. The Colts play at 930 eastern on Sunday in Germany, so make sure to take Downs out of your lineup before you go to sleep Saturday night. |
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Colts | Indy's practice report for Thursday Thu Nov 9, 04:10 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Julius Brents (quad), WR Josh Downs (knee) and TE Drew Ogletree (foot) did not practice on Thursday, Nov. 9. LB Zaire Franklin (knee) and WR Alec Pierce (ankle) were limited. CB Tony Brown (concussion) and OT Braden Smith (hip, wrist) practiced in full.
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Colts | Wednesday practice report for Colts Wed Nov 8, 03:47 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Julius Brents (quadriceps), LB Zaire Franklin (knee) and TE Drew Ogletree (foot) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 8. CB Tony Brown (concussion) was limited during practice, while OT Braden Smith (hip, wrist) fully participated in practice. The Colts did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
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Colts | Week 9 Indianapolis Colts inactives Sun Nov 5, 02:37 PM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared CB Ameer Speed, OT Braden Smith, CB Julius Brents, TE Will Mallory, LB Zaire Franklin and OG Jack Anderson inactive for Week 9.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin downgraded Sat Nov 4, 12:04 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin (knee) was downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Week 9 on Saturday, Nov. 4. In addition, the team elevated CB Chris Lammons from the practice squad.
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Colts | Two will be game-time decisions Fri Nov 3, 08:44 PM
Indianapolis Colts OT Blake Freeland (back) and LB Zaire Franklin (knee) will be game-time decisions for the Week 9 game.
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Colts | Week 9 injury report for Indianapolis Fri Nov 3, 02:38 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Julius Brents (quad) and OT Braden Smith (hip, wrist) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 9 versus the Carolina Panthers. LB Zaire Franklin (knee) did not practice all week but is listed as questionable. OT Blake Freeland (back) did not practice for a second consecutive day on Friday, Nov. 3, but is also listed as questionable. WR Josh Downs (knee) was limited in practice for a second straight day on Friday and is listed as questionable. S Rodney Thomas II (knee) was added to the injury report on Friday following a full practice and is also listed as questionable. RB Zack Moss (heel) did not practice on Friday but no longer appears on the injury report. DE Dayo Odeyingbo (shoulder, toe), TE Kylen Granson (concussion) and DT Eric Johnson II (ankle) practiced in full on Friday and have been removed from the injury report.
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Colts | Thursday's practice report for Indianapolis Thu Nov 2, 03:47 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Julius Brents (quad), LB Zaire Franklin (knee), OT Braden Smith (hip, rest) and OT Blake Freeland (back) did not practice on Thursday, Nov. 2. DE Dayo Odeyingbo (shoulder, toe) and WR Josh Downs (knee) were limited. TE Kylen Granson (concussion) and DT Eric Johnson II (ankle) practiced in full.
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Colts | Indy's Wednesday practice report Wed Nov 1, 06:09 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Julius Brents (quadriceps), LB Zaire Franklin (knee), DE Dayo Odeyingbo (shoulder, toe) and OT Braden Smith (hip, wrist) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 1. DT Eric Johnson (ankle) fully participated in practice.
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Colts | Another big tackle number for Zaire Franklin Mon Oct 30, 02:32 AM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin posted 14 tackles - six solo - and deflected a pass in Week 8 against the New Orleans Saints.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin totals 11 tackles Sun Oct 22, 05:41 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin registered game highs with 11 total stops and nine solo tackles in Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns, while adding a quarterback hit.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin continues strong start to season Mon Oct 2, 01:23 AM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin posted 12 tackles - seven solo - and was credited with 0.5 sacks in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Rams. Franklin has registered at least 12 tackles in each of his team's first four games.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin fills up stat sheet in Week 3 Sun Sep 24, 08:36 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin ended up with 15 total stops, including 11 of the solo variety, with a sack, a tackle for loss and a quarterback hit in Week 3 against the Baltimore Ravens.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin busy in Week 2 win Sun Sep 17, 08:23 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin finished with 13 tackles, including eight solo stops and a tackle for loss, in a 31-20 win over the Houston Texans in Week 2.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin has career day in losing effort Mon Sep 11, 02:29 AM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin posted a career-high 18 tackles - 10 solo - and deflected a pass in Week 1 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin has himself a day in finale Mon Jan 9, 01:48 AM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin recorded a sack among his two tackles for loss as part of a seven-tackle effort in Week 18 against the Houston Texans.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin makes his presence felt vs. NYG Mon Jan 2, 01:26 AM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin tallied 10 tackles - seven solo - and deflected two passes in Week 17 against the New York Giants.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin hits double digits Sun Jan 1, 08:30 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin posted 10 total stops with seven solo tackles and two passes defensed in Week 17 against the New York Giants.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin gets to the quarterback Mon Dec 26, 11:54 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin finished with nine total stops, five solo tackles, a sack, a tackle for loss and a quarterback hit in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Colts | Ten stops for Zaire Franklin Mon Dec 5, 12:57 AM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin recorded 10 tackles, including six solo and a tackle for loss, and a pass defensed in Week 13 against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin in on 11 total tackles Mon Nov 28, 11:45 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin posted a game-high 11 total stops with five solo tackles in Week 12 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin added to injury report Sun Nov 27, 02:24 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin (illness) has been added to the Week 12 injury report because of an illness and is listed as questionable for the game.
| Footballguys view: E.J. Speed would be the replacement for Franklin. Franklin has been an IDP stud, so a preemptive add of Speed would be prudent, or maybe even a pickup to block an opponent who was counting on Franklin and doesn't have a replacement on their roster. |
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Colts | Colts' final injury report Sat Nov 26, 03:29 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Kylen Granson (illness), DE Kwity Paye (ankle) and DE Yannick Ngakoue (back) did not practice on Saturday, Nov. 26, but are listed as questionable for Week 12. Also, LB Zaire Franklin (illness) did not practice but carries no designation, DL DeForest Buckner (ribs/illness) practiced in full but is questionable, and C Ryan Kelly (shoulder/knee), WR Parris Campbell (illness), DL Grover Stewart (shoulder/rest), OG Matt Pryor (illness), TE Jelani Woods (shoulder) and OT Dennis Kelly (illness) practiced in full and were removed from the injury report.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin makes 12 total stops Sun Nov 20, 04:33 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin posted 12 total stops, including five solo tackles, with a half-sack and a quarterback hit in Week 11 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Colts | Indy's injury report for Week 11 Fri Nov 18, 04:14 PM
Indianapolis Colts DE Kwity Paye (ankle) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 11 versus the Philadelphia Eagles. TE Jelani Woods (shoulder) did not practice for a second consecutive day on Friday, Nov. 18, and has also been ruled out. LB Zaire Franklin (illness), CB Isaiah Rodgers (illness) and OT Braden Smith (back) did not practice Friday but are listed as questionable. DT DeForest Buckner (neck), CB Stephon Gilmore (rest), RB Deon Jackson (knee), S Rodney McLeod (rest), CB Kenny Moore II 9 illness), LS Luke Rhodes (calf), C Ryan Kelly (knee), DE Yannick Ngakoue (back), LB JoJo Domann and DT Grover Stewart (rest) practiced in full Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Franklin has been an IDP stud with Shaquille Leonard struggling to get healthy this year. The Colts defense would miss him if he can't go Sunday. |
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Colts | Indy's practice report for Thursday Thu Nov 17, 04:09 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Kenny Moore II (illness), DE Kwity Paye (ankle), TE Jelani Woods (shoulder), LB Zaire Franklin (illness), CB Isaiah Rodgers (illness) and DT Grover Stewart (rest) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 17. RB Deon Jackson (knee) and LS Luke Rhodes (calf) were limited. DT DeForest Buckner (neck), CB Stephon Gilmore (rest), S Rodney McLeod (rest), C Ryan Kelly (knee), DE Yannick Ngakoue (back) and LB JoJo Domann (neck) practiced in full.
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Colts | Ten stops for Zaire Franklin Sun Nov 13, 09:13 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin finished with 10 tackles, including seven solo stops and a tackle for loss, in a 25-20 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 10.
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Colts | Indy's Week 8 injury report Fri Oct 28, 03:33 PM
Indianapolis Colts DE Kwity Paye (ankle), QB Matt Ryan (shoulder) and LB Grant Stuard (pectoral) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 8 versus the Washington Commanders on Friday, Oct. 28. CB Kenny Moore II (finger) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 28, and is listed as questionable. DT DeForest Buckner (rest) did not practice Friday but is expected to play. CB Stephon Gilmore (rest), DE Yannick Ngakoue (rest), LB JoJo Domann (abdomen), C Ryan Kelly (knee), WR Keke Coutee (concussion), LB Zaire Franklin (shoulder), LB Shaquille Leonard (back), LS Luke Rhodes (shoulder) and DT Grover Stewart (rest) practiced in full Friday and have been removed from the injury report.
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Colts | Indy's Thursday practice report Thu Oct 27, 03:15 PM
Dallas Cowboys DE Kwity Paye (ankle), QB Matt Ryan (shoulder), LB Grant Stuard (pectoral) and DT Grover Stewart (rest) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 27. CB Stephon Gilmore (rest), DE Yannick Ngakoue (rest), LB JoJo Domann (abdomen), C Ryan Kelly (knee), WR Keke Coutee (concussion), LB Zaire Franklin (shoulder), LB Shaquille Leonard (back) and LS Luke Rhodes (shoulder) practiced in full.
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Colts | Wednesday practice report for Colts Wed Oct 26, 04:58 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Stephon Gilmore (non-injury), DE Yannick Ngakoue (non-injury), DE Kwity Paye (ankle), QB Matt Ryan (shoulder) and LB Grant Stuard (pectoral) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 26. LB JoJo Domann (abdomen) and C Ryan Kelly (knee) were limited during practice. WR Keke Coutee (concussion), LB Zaire Franklin (shoulder), LB Shaquille Leonard (back) and LS Luke Rhodes (shoulder) fully participated in practice.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin piling up stops Thu Oct 20, 09:06 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin's 66 tackles are tied for the most in the NFL, and his 41 solo tackles are tied for the second most. Franklin has recorded at least eight tackles in all six games, logging 10 or more tackles four times.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin racks up 12 more stops vs. JAC Mon Oct 17, 02:43 AM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin tallied 12 tackles - seven solo - in Week 6 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin in on 15 total stops Sun Oct 2, 08:06 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin finished with game highs of 15 total stops and eight solo tackles in Week 4 against the Tennessee Titans.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin keeps busy in Week 3 Mon Sep 26, 12:47 AM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin recorded 12 tackles - eight solo - in Week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Colts | Indy's final Week 3 injury report Fri Sep 23, 05:34 PM
Indianapolis Colts OT Bernhard Raimann (ankle) and DE Yannick Ngakoue (back) were limited in practice on Friday, Sept. 23, but Raimann has been ruled out for Week 3 while Ngakoue is questionable. LB Shaquille Leonard (back) was a full participant but has been ruled out. DT DeForest Buckner (hip), WR Michael Pittman Jr. (quadriceps), S Julian Blackmon (shoulder), LB Zaire Franklin (shoulder), WR Alec Pierce (concussion) and DT Grover Stewart (shoulder) all practiced in full and carry no designation.
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Colts | Thursday's practice report for Indy Thu Sep 22, 03:59 PM
Indianapolis Colts DE Yannick Ngakoue (back) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 22. OT Bernhard Raimann (ankle) and WR Michael Pittman Jr. (quad) were limited. DT DeForest Buckner (hip), S Julian Blackmon (shoulder), LB Zaire Franklin (shoulder), LB Shaquille Leonard (back), WR Alec Pierce (concussion) and DT Grover Stewart (shoulder) practiced in full.
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Colts | Wednesday practice report for Colts Wed Sep 21, 04:53 PM
Indianapolis Colts OT Bernhard Raimann (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 21. DT DeForest Buckner (hip) and DE Yannick Ngakoue (back) were limited during practice. S Julian Blackmon (shoulder), LB Zaire Franklin (shoulder), LB Shaquille Leonard (back) and DT Grover Stewart (shoulder) fully participated in practice.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin puts a full day of work in vs. JAC Mon Sep 19, 01:32 AM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin tallied one tackle for loss among his 10 stops - eight solo - in Week 2 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Colts | Indy inks Zaire Franklin to long-term deal Tue Mar 15, 03:41 PM
Free-agent LB Zaire Franklin (Colts) reportedly agreed to terms on a three-year contract worth $12 million - including $4 million guaranteed - to return to the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, March 15.
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Colts | Zaire Franklin put on COVID reserve Mon Dec 13, 05:33 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Dec. 13.
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Colts | Week 7 injury report for Indianapolis Fri Oct 18, 05:02 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Parris Campbell (abdominal), DL Tyquan Lewis (ankle) and CB Kenny Moore II (ankle) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 7 versus the Houston Texans. S Malik Hooker (knee) was upgraded to a full practice Friday, Oct. 18, but is listed as doubtful. CB Pierre Desir (hamstring) and DE Justin Houston (calf) remained out of practice and are listed as questionable. OG Quenton Nelson (hip) was added to the injury report Friday and is also listed as questionable. S Clayton Geathers (rest), DL Denico Autry (rest), OT Anthony Castonzo (rest), WR T.Y. Hilton (rest) and DE Jabaal Sheard (rest) did not practice Friday but have been removed from the injury report. LB Zaire Franklin (hamstring) and TE Eric Ebron (illness) logged a full practice Friday and also no longer appear on the injury report.
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Colts | Indianapolis' practice report for Thursday Thu Oct 17, 03:46 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Parris Campbell (abdominal), CB Pierre Desir (hamstring), DL Tyquan Lewis (ankle), CB Kenny Moore (ankle), TE Eric Ebron (illness) and DE Justin Houston (calf) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 17. S Malik Hooker (knee) was able to practice on a limited basis. LB Zaire Franklin (hamstring) and S Clayton Geathers (rest) were full participants.
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