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2023 Defensive
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CMB
Total Tackles
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INT
Interceptions
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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SCK
Sacks
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| Regular Season | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
Top Sam Franklin News
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Panthers' Sam Franklin: Takes advantage of start
Franklin recorded four tackles (two solo) and returned an interception for a touchdown in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.
Franklin received the start at free safety with Xavier Woods (hamstring) unable to play and took advantage of the opportunity. With the Vikings on the doorstep, the Temple product was able to pick off a pass intended for K.J. Osborn at the one-yard line and take it 99 yards for the first score of the game. It was the 27-year-old's first interception of his career, as well as his first touchdown. With Woods still ailing and potentially facing a multi-week absence, Franklin may get the start again in Week 5 against the Lions.
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Panthers' Sam Franklin: Expected to start
Franklin should start Sunday against the Vikings, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Franklin will be the one to get the nod at free safety in place of Xavier Woods, who will be out with a hamstring injury. The Temple product ended up playing 53 defensive snaps against the Seahawks in Week 3, after Woods left with the injury, and recorded five tackles and a pass defended.
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Panthers' Sam Franklin: Staying in Carolina
Franklin signed a one-year deal with the Panthers on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Franklin was originally a restricted free agent, and now that he's signed his tender, the 27-year-old will be back in Carolina for the upcoming campaign. After going undrafted in 2020, he played primarily on special teams last season and logged 20 tackles (15 solo) in 17 games. Franklin should have a similar role and contribute on special teams during the 2023 campaign.
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Panthers' Sam Franklin: Tendered by Panthers
Franklin received the minimum restricted free-agent tender from the Panthers on Monday, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.
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.
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Panthers' Sam Franklin: Clears COVID protocols
Franklin was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.
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.
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Panthers' Sam Franklin: Hits COVID list
The Panthers placed Franklin on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
The 25-year-old was placed on the list after testing positive for the virus, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Franklin typically plays exclusively on special teams, so his potential absence Sunday against the Buccaneers won't affect Carolina's defensive game plan.
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Panthers' Sam Franklin: 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.
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.
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Panthers' Sam Franklin: All clear Thursday
Franklin (ankle) was a full participant during Thursday's practice.
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 due to the ankle injury, so his expected return will be a boost to the defense and special teams.
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Panthers' Sam Franklin: Unavailable against Vikings
Franklin (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Panthers' Sam Franklin: Clear of ankle injury
Franklin (ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
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.
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Panthers' Sam Franklin: Out against Detroit
Franklin (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Lions, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.
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.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-3, 210 lbs |
| Birthplace: Inverness, FL |
| Age: 27 |
| School: Temple |
| Experience: 4 |