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Panthers special teams standout Sam Franklin out with broken foot; could return later this season

The Carolina Panthers will be without special teams standout Sam Franklin for the foreseeable future after he broke his foot in Saturday’s practice, according to coach Dave Canales

JULY 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Set to start Week 8 Franklin is set to start at strong safety for Sunday's game against the Texans, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact The move comes with safeties Vonn Bell (quadriceps) and Alex Cook (coach's decision) both inactive for Sunday's contest. Franklin has 22 tackles in six games this season -- already surpassing his 20 tackles from last year -- and an interception returned for a touchdown. He'll start at strong safety next to Xavier Woods.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' Sam Franklin: From goat to social media star in one week and ... 99 yards Known mostly for his special teams play, Sam Franklin stepped up Sunday at safety and turned in the Panthers' play of the game.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Locker Room Sound: Sam Franklin Jr. Sam Franklin Jr. talks about the Vikings game and his franchise record-breaking interception return.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM

Must-See: Another angle of Sam Franklin Jr's pick 6 Watch Sam Franklin Jr. run to the end zone with a great block by D'Shawn Jamison against the Vikings.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: 99-yard TD! Sam Franklin Jr. goes length of field for pick-six Carolina Panthers safety Sam Franklin Jr. goes length of field for the 99-yard pick-six on his first career INT as he reads Kirk Cousins lik...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • NFL.COM

Must-See: Sam Franklin Jr.'s 99-yard interception return Watch Sam Franklin's electric interception return.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM

Sam Franklin Jr. 'Has a Knack for Making Plays' Can the special teams stud find a role in the secondary?

AUGUST 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

The Most Underrated Player on the Panthers' Roster Is... Sam Franklin Jr. doesn’t get the respect he deserves.

JUNE 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Panthers Place Tender on Safety Sam Franklin Carolina keeps a key special teamer.

MARCH 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tendered by Panthers Franklin received the minimum restricted free-agent tender from the Panthers on Monday, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.

Impact This move gives the Panthers the ability to match any contract offered to Franklin. The linebacker-turned-safety is likely to return to Carolina in 2023, as Franklin's 67 tackles through 47 NFL games are unlikely to generate much buzz on the free-agent market.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Best of Sam Franklin Jr. in 2022 Sam Franklin Jr. led the team with 13 special teams tackles in 2022, the most by a Panthers player since 2012.

MARCH 13, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM

Clears COVID protocols Franklin was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.

Impact Franklin has mostly contributed on special teams this season, while providing extra depth at safety. Now healthy, he'll likely return to that role Sunday against the Saints.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits COVID list The Panthers placed Franklin (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Franklin is normally restricted to special teams, so if he missed Week 16, it likely won't have a large impact on Carolina's defense. The Panthers take on Tampa Bay at home Sunday.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

All clear fo Week 14 Franklin (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Bill Voth of the team's official site reports.

Impact Franklin logged full practice time Thursday and Friday despite taking the questionable tag into Sunday's game, so this is good news for the Panthers' secondary. The Temple product will see his first game action since Week 10, so it's unclear what sort of a role he'll have in the defense for Sunday's matchup.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

All clear Thursday Franklin (ankle) was a full participant during Thursday's practice.

Impact Franklin was a limited participant Wednesday, but as evidenced by this news, he appears on track for Sunday's game against the Broncos. Franklin has yet to play since Week 10 dealing with the ankle injury, so his addition in the lineup will be a boost to the defense and special teams.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Vikings Franklin (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Despite practicing without limitations to start the week, Franklin is unavailable for Sunday's NFC showdown. His absence hurts Carolina's secondary depth. Myles Hartsfield appears to be the primary backup to starters Juston Burris and Tre Boston. Rookie linebacker Jeremy Chinn figures to get some work at safety in select packages, too.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Clear of ankle injury Franklin (ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Impact The 24-year-old was inactive for Sunday's win over Detroit with the ankle issue, but he had no limitations at Wednesday's practice. Franklin was seeing significant snaps before suffering the injury Week 10 and could return to that role in the secondary.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Detroit Franklin (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Lions, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact The undrafted rookie out of Temple will miss the first game of his career. He's taken on more responsibility of late, as he started the last four games and posted 18 tackles, a sack and a pass breakup. Myles Hartsfield could see more reps in nickel packages with Franklin on the sidelines.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Best game as pro Franklin finished with seven tackles (five solo) and a sack in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Franklin has elevated his play since being promoted to the starting lineup in place of the injured Juston Burris (ribs), and Jeremy Chinn (knee) being sidelined Sunday afforded him even more opportunities. As a result, the rookie not only led the Panthers in tackles, but also recorded his first career sack. That production should help his case to keep a valuable role regardless of when Burris returns.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start at safety Franklin is expected to start at strong safety Sunday against the Saints because Juston Burris (ribs) is on injured reserve, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact The undrafted rookie out of Temple finished last week's game after Burris departed, and he posted two solo tackles. Franklin should handle a full workload as long as he holds his own, and he could have a busy day trying to slow down Saints running back Alvin Kamara.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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Panthers special teams standout Sam Franklin out with broken foot; could return later this season