John Franklin-Myers - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Logs full practice Tuesday Franklin-Myers (hip) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.

Impact Franklin-Myers was held out of the Broncos' regular-season finale against the Chargers on Jan. 4. He enjoyed an additional week of rest courtesy of the Broncos' first-round playoff bye as the No. 1 seed in the AFC, and the veteran pass rusher is on track to play against the Bills on Saturday. Franklin-Myers ended the 2025 regular season with 25 tackles (12 solo), including a career-high 7.5 sacks, across 16 games.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Week 18 Franklin-Myers (hip) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official website reports.

Impact Franklin-Myers was limited at practice throughout the week while nursing a hip injury, and he'll now be forced to take a seat in the team's regular-season finale. In his absence, Malcolm Roach is a top candidate to garner a start on the defensive line versus Los Angeles.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos' John Franklin-Myers gets $15 million-plus contract projection | Sporting News John Franklin-Myers is about to be paid.

JANUARY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tagged as questionable Week 18 Franklin-Myers (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Franklin-Myers had his practice reps limited during Week 18 prep due to a hip issue, and his status for Sunday's game may not be known until the Broncos announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Jordan Jackson, Eyioma Uwazurike and Malcolm Roach would be in line for more snaps on the Broncos' defensive line if Franklin-Myers is not cleared to play.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Working through hip injury Franklin-Myers (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Franklin-Myers may have picked up the injury during the Broncos' win over the Chiefs on Christmas Day, during which he played only 14 snaps (11 on defense, three on special teams) without recording a tackle. He'll have two more chances to log a full practice and likely avoid an injury tag for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chargers.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos may ask the unthinkable of John Franklin-Myers after 2025 season After a wave of new contract extensions, the Denver Broncos may end up having to ask the unthinkable of defensive lineman John Franklin-Myer...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Fan favorite John Franklin-Myers seems unlikely to return to Broncos in 2026 The Denver Broncos have fielded the best DL in the NFL for multiple years now, and the unit really took off in 2024. That was the first year...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Set to play vs. Chiefs Franklin-Myers (back) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game versus Kansas City.

Impact Franklin-Myers popped up on Denver's injury report Thursday with a back issue, but he was able to get back to practicing in full Friday and will suit up in Week 11. He's on pace for a career year as a pass rusher, and he'll be looking to keep up that momentum Sunday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Working through back issue Franklin-Myers (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact The back injury appears to be a new issue for the 2018 fourth-rounder, as he was omitted from Wednesday's injury report. The severity of the injury is unclear, but Friday's practice report should provide clarity on his chances of playing against the Chiefs on Sunday. Franklin-Myer's absence would result in more snaps available at defensive end for Malcolm Roach, Jordan Jackson and rookie third-rounder Sai'vion Jones.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adds to sack total Week 10 Franklin-Myers logged three tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks, during the Broncos' 10-7 win over the Raiders on Thursday.

Impact Franklin-Myers combined with Jonathan Cooper for a three-yard sack on Geno Smith early in the fourth quarter, which forced the Raiders to punt the next play. Franklin-Myers is now up to 4.5 sacks through 10 regular-season games, which is fourth most on the Broncos behind Nik Bonitto (9.5), Cooper (7.5) and Zach Allen (6.0).

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

As I Saw It: Dave Logan calls John Franklin-Myers' sack of Dak Prescott Watch as Voice of the Broncos Dave Logan calls John Franklin-Myers' first-half sack of Dak Prescott in Sunday's win over the Cowboys.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos' comeback vs Giants was historic but flawed in a way that concerns Sean Payton

The Denver Broncos have plenty of corrections to make even after pulling off one of the most improbable comebacks in NFL history

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

DL John Franklin-Myers adds another sack against QB Jake Browning | Broncos vs. Bengals Broncos defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers tackles Bengals quarterback Jake Browning for a 6-yard sack.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw to miss 2nd straight game with quadriceps injury

Linebacker Dre Greenlaw will miss a second straight game for the Denver Broncos due to a quadriceps injury

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns to practice Thursday Franklin-Myers (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Franklin-Myers missed Wednesday's practice due to a knee issue, but his ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that he'll play against the Colts on Sunday. The 2018 fourth-rounder logged one tackle and played 35 defensive snaps during the Broncos' 20-12 Week 1 win over the Titans.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos have no-brainer free agent to sign after John Franklin-Myers injury The Denver Broncos should make a no-brainer free agent signing with injuries to both Malcolm Roach and now John Franklin-Myers on the defens...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Misses practice Wednesday Franklin-Myers (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official website reports.

Impact Franklin-Myers recorded one tackle in Denver's 20-12 win over the Titans in Week 1, but he may have picked up a knee injury during the contest. The defensive end will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's matchup against the Colts.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Broncos' defense opened the season by showing how good it can be

The Denver Broncos' defense could be elite in 2025

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

DL John Franklin-Myers On the defensive performance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Titans rookie QB Cam Ward faces tough test against Broncos strong defense in season opener

The Tennessee Titans face the Denver Broncos on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Broncos Journal: Will third-round rookie Sai'vion Jones eventually succeed John Franklin-Myers? If Sai’vion Jones rounds into more of a tangible NFL force than a raw idea over the coming months, it’ll have massive implications for the f...

AUGUST 30, 2025 • DENVERPOST.COM

Broncos aren't now negotiating a possible extension, but John Franklin-Myers vows 'to play football whether they pay me or not' Broncos aren't now negotiating a possible extension, but John Franklin-Myers vows 'to play football whether they pay me or not'

AUGUST 23, 2025 • GAZETTE.COM

Sean Payton says Bo Nix huddled with Drew Brees, Tom House this offseason as he prepares for Year 2

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that quarterback Bo Nix huddled with former QB Drew Brees this offseason to gain a better understanding of his offense

JULY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Broncos' John Franklin-Myers Sends Strong Message Over Contract Situation John Franklin-Myers, the Denver Broncos’ hard-hitting defensive end, is making waves with his push for a contract extension.

JULY 15, 2025 • SUNHERALD.COM

Former Jets and Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley announces his retirement after 11 years in NFL

JUNE 19, 2025 • Associated Press

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