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Bills' Sam Franklin: Signs with Buffalo
The Buffalo Bills signed Sam Franklin on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Franklin lands on his feet quickly after he was released by the Broncos earlier Tuesday. The veteran safety appeared in 74 regular-season contests in Carolina over the previous five seasons. He recorded 105 tackles (74 solo), including 1.0 sacks, five pass breakups, including one interception, and one forced fumble in that span. Franklin will handle reserve safety duties while contributing on special teams in Buffalo.
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Sam Franklin: Released by Denver
The Broncos released Sam Franklin on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.Franklin inked a one-year deal with Denver back in April after spending the first five seasons of his career in Carolina. Franklin is a reserve safety and special teams contributor.
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Broncos' Sam Franklin: Signs one-year deal in Denver
The Denver Broncos signed Sam Franklin to a one-year contract Tuesday, Jon Heath of USA Today reports.Franklin, who spent the first five years of his NFL career in Carolina, suited up for 10 regular-season games with the Panthers in 2024. He played 236 snaps on special teams and just four snaps on defense in that span. Now, the 29-year-old safety will compete for a similar role in Denver.
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Panthers' Sam Franklin: Will make season debut Sunday
Sam Franklin (foot) is active for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Broncos, Darin Gantt of the Carolina Panthers' official site reports.Franklin began the campaign on IR and missed each of Carolina's first seven contests. He was activated Saturday after finishing the week with consecutive full practices. Franklin has logged more snaps on special teams than on defense each of the past three seasons and will likely fill a similar role now that he's back in action.
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Panthers' Sam Franklin: Removed from IR
The Carolina Panthers activated Sam Franklin (foot) from injured reserve Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.Franklin, Carolina's special teams captain, has yet to make an appearance during the regular season due to a fractured foot sustained during training camp. He remains questionable for Sunday's road matchup against the Broncos.
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Panthers' Sam Franklin: Could return from IR
Sam Franklin (personal/foot) was a full practice participant Friday and is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.Franklin broke his foot in late July, which caused him to begin the regular season on injured reserve. His 21-day window to return from IR opened Oct. 14, and while he opened this week as a DNP on Wednesday, he finished with consecutive full practices. By practicing without limitations over the last two days, Franklin has given himself a chance of being activated off IR ahead of Sunday's contest.
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Panthers' Sam Franklin: Officially designated to return
Sam Franklin (foot) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Carolina Panthers' official site reports.The Temple product broke his foot in late July and has yet to play for the Panthers this season. However, the opening of his 21-day practice window Wednesday indicates he's nearing a return to the field. Expect Franklin to serve as a depth piece in a struggling Panthers secondary once he's activated to the team's active roster.
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Panthers' Sam Franklin: Returning to practice
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Monday that Sam Franklin (foot) will resume practicing this week, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.The Temple product broke his foot in late July and has yet to make his 2024 debut. However, Canales' comments Monday indicate that Franklin is almost past his injury, and with a full week of practice ahead of him, the safety could be a candidate to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Commanders. When healthy, Franklin may not see much run on defense but should be a major contributor on special teams.
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Panthers' Sam Franklin: Lands on IR
Sam Franklin (foot) was placed on the Carolina Panthers' injured reserve list Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.Franklin broke his foot on July 29 and has been sidelined since. He was expected to play a big role on Carolina's special-teams unit prior to the injury. It is unclear where his timeline for recovery stands, but the 28-year-old will be eligible to return Week 5 versus the Saints if his health allows it.
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Panthers' Sam Franklin: Breaks foot
Sam Franklin broke his foot during Saturday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Carolina Panthers' official site reports.Head coach Dave Canales called Franklin's injury "a big hit" due to the 28-year-old's value to Carolina's special-teams unit, per David Newton of ESPN.com. Franklin appeared in all 17 of the Panthers' regular-season games last season, recording 30 total tackles and three passes defended, including one interception, while playing a total of 602 snaps (313 on special teams). Once the Temple product is past his foot injury, he's expected to remain an integral part of the Panthers' special-teams unit.
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