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Colts' Zaire Franklin shoots Steelers' Najee Harris after Week 4 game: 'Kid is soft'

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin had a parting shot for Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris after the Week 4 game on Sunday afternoon.

Franklin had nine tackles and Harris was limited to 19 rushing yards as Indianapolis secured the 27-24 victory. Franklin appeared to have a problem with Harris holding up two middle fingers as he walked out of the tunnel onto the field at Lucas Oil Stadium before the game.

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Zaire Franklin jumps for joy

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin, #44, celebrates after stopping the Pittsburgh Steelers on a third down during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

The veteran defender then fired off a shot on social media.

“Kid is soft. 84 runs harder,” Franklin wrote on X, referring to Cordarrelle Patterson, who ran for 43 yards on six carries.

When former NFL player Darius Butler responded with crying and laughing emojis, Franklin added, “When I lie, I fly.”

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Zaire Franklin and Najee Harris

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin, No. 44, and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen, No. 6, meet on the field after an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Harris didn't respond to Franklin's swipe at X.

Franklin has 41 total tackles and one forced fumble this season. Indianapolis moved to 2-2 with the win.

Harris' game against the Colts was his worst game of the season. He ran for at least 69 yards in the final three games before the Steelers lost their first game of the season.

Najeee Harris runs the ball

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris, #22, carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 29, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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He has 228 rushing yards on 68 carries and 10 catches for 84 yards this season. He has not yet crossed the goal line for a touchdown.

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