Feleipe Franks - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Past calf issue Franks (calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Franks practiced in a limited capacity Thursday due to a calf injury, but he upgraded to a full go Friday, suggesting he's moved past the issue in time to play Sunday. Now fully healthy, the 27-year-old is expected to contribute on special teams while playing a depth role in Atlanta's tight-end corps in Week 14.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Thursday Franks (calf) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice session, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact The tight end was not listed on Wednesday's report after suffering the injury during Sunday's loss to the Jets. It's unclear if Franks aggravated the injury or if his limited participation was just a precaution, but Atlanta does have one more practice Friday ahead of this Sunday's matchup with Seattle. Franks has played far more on special teams than offense in 2025.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Won't miss more time Franks was not listed on Wednesday's injury report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Franks was forced out of Atlanta's Week 13 loss to the Jets due to a calf injury. He wasn't hampered by the injury in Wednesday's practice, setting him up to play in Week 14 against the Seahawks.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons waste a big game by Robinson as special teams breakdowns lead to 6th loss in past 7 games

Losses in six of their past seven games have left the Atlanta Falcons needing a huge rally to avoid their eighth consecutive losing season

DECEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Nick Folk's 56-yard field goal on final play lifts Jets to 27-24 win over Falcons

Nick Folk kicked a 56-yard field goal through heavy mist as time expired, leading the New York Jets to a 27-24 victory over the Atlanta Falcons

NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Doubtful to return Sunday Franks (calf) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Jets, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact The tight end did not record a catch before exiting. Franks has played primarily on special teams this season.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play vs. Carolina Franks (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Franks appeared to sustain a foot injury during Week 11 prep, but he has been cleared to play in Sunday's NFC South tilt after going through pregame warmups. He has mostly contributed on special teams this season and will serve as the Falcons' No. 4 tight end behind Kyle Pitts, Charlie Woerner and Teagan Quitoriano.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Franks (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 27-year-old popped up on the Falcons' injury report Friday as a limited practice participant, putting his status for Sunday's divisional matchup in question. Franks has not missed a game this season, playing 178 total snaps (171 on special teams, seven on offense) across nine contests.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Niners Franks (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Franks was limited in practice all week due to a calf injury but he has the green light to suit up for Sunday night's road contest. He's mostly operated on special teams this season while providing depth at tight end behind Kyle Pitts, Charlie Woerner and Teagan Quitoriano.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Niners Franks (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' oficial site reports.

Impact Franks was limited in practice all week due to a calf injury, but he has been given the green light to suit up for Sunday night's road contest. He's mostly operated on special teams this season while providing depth at tight end behind Kyle Pitts, Charlie Woerner and Teagan Quitoriano.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face SF on SNF Franks (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Franks, who played quarterback in college, has seen some usage in short-yardage situations as a quarterback sneak specialist. He has barely seen the field as a traditional tight end, so Franks' potential absence wouldn't lead to significant shifts in playing time for his teammates.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Operates as Tush Push QB Franks rushed once for two yards during Monday's 24-14 win over the Bills.

Impact Coming into Monday Night Football, Franks had played only four offensive snaps through four games and hadn't come close to touching the ball. However, in the second quarter against the Bills, Franks entered the game at QB during a third-and-one play, took the snap and got two yards in Atlanta's version of the Tush Push. He also got the Bills to jump offside later in the game in a similar situation. Franks started his career as a QB but has since transitioned to being a special-teams ace and a depth TE. His fantasy value remains non-existent, but he could siphon a touchdown or two if he starts getting Tush Push looks at the goal line.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Full go ahead of Week 6 Franks (arm) did not appear on the Falcons' injury report Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Franks appears to be a full go ahead of Week 6 after suffering an arm injury in the team's Week 4 win over the Commanders. The 27-year-old has operated almost exclusively as a special-teams option this season, and he'll likely do so again in the team's matchup with the Bills on Monday Night Football.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with arm injury Franks is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Commanders due to an arm injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Franks appeared to suffer the injury in the first quarter during coverage on a kickoff. He's mostly served on special teams this season, but if Franks doesn't return, then Charlie Woerner and Teagan Quitoriano would be the two healthy backup tight ends behind Kyle Pitts the rest of the way.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons keeps four TEs Franks made the Falcons' initial 53-man roster Tuesday.

Impact The Falcons kept four tight ends, leaving Franks to compete with Teagan Quitoriano for backup snaps behind Kyle Pitts and Charlie Woerner. Franks started his career as an undrafted free agent with the Falcons before joining the Panthers last year. He caught his first career pass with Carolina last season, and he's played more on special teams than offense.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons keeps four TEs Franks made the Falcons' initial 53-man roster Tuesday.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Milton accounts for 2 TDs as Cowboys beat Falcons 31-13 in preseason finale

Joe Milton ran for a touchdown and threw for a score, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-13 in the preseason finale for both teams

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Easton Stick's 23-TD connection with Feleipe Franks trims Cowboys' lead to 14-9 Atlanta Falcons quarterback Easton Stick's 23-touchdown connection with tight end Feleipe Franks trims Cowboys' lead to 14-9

AUGUST 23 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Casey Washington, A.J. Terrell Jr. & other Falcons at the start of week 4 of camp Casey Washington, A.J. Terrell Jr., Zach Harrison, Feleipe Franks and David Sills V speak to the media at the conclusion of practice at the...

AUGUST 18 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Secures lone target Franks caught his only target for nine yards during Friday's 23-20 preseason loss to the Titans.

Impact Franks has started the first two preseason games. After playing only 10 total snaps (eight offense) and not recording a target in the opener, Franks played 41 total snaps (20 special teams) against the Titans and secured his lone target. Franks is battling with Teagan Quitoriano for the third, and likely final, tight end spot behind Kyle Pitts and Charlie Woerner.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Former Arkansas Razorback Gets Second Chance with Atlanta Falcons QB/TE Feleipe Franks has returned to the ATL on a one-year deal.

MARCH 25 • SACBEE.COM

Returns to Atlanta Franks signed a one-year deal with the Falcons on Thursday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

Impact The tight end caught one pass for 12 yards in 16 games with the Panthers in 2024, playing more on special teams (302 snaps) than offense (44 snaps). Franks spent 2023 on the Falcons' injured reserve list with an undisclosed issue but suited up for 20 combined games with the team the previous two seasons. He did not record a catch in either campaign.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons bring Feleipe Franks back to Atlanta The tight end and special teamer spent the 2024 season in Carolina.

MARCH 20 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons set to re-sign tight end Feleipe Franks Franks signed as a undrafted free agent in 2021 and played with the Falcons in 2021 and ’22.

MARCH 19 • AJC.COM

Just one offensive snap in Week 14 Franks went without a target while playing one of the Panthers' 71 snaps on offense in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Eagles.

Impact The former collegiate quarterback has settled into a full-time role at tight end at the NFL level, but Franks has yet to carve out much of a role for Carolina even with both Ja'Tavion Sanders and Tommy Tremble having missed time in recent weeks. Both players were available for Sunday's game, resulting in Franks seeing his lowest snap count on offense since Week 10.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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