John Franklin

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Wide Receiver #47

John Franklin News

Suspension lifted, still free agent

Franklin (knee) had his suspension lifted Tuesday after the three-week punishment ended, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston

Dec 21, 2021 2:52 PM EST

Handed three-game suspension

The NFL announced Thursday that Franklin (knee) has been suspended three games for violating jointly developed and administered NFL-NFLPA COVID-19 protocols.

Dec 2, 2021 1:45 PM EST

Waived from PUP list

Tampa Bay waived Franklin (knee) from the physically unable to perform list with an injury settlement Thursday, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.

Aug 27, 2021 8:42 AM EST

Reverts to PUP list

Franklin (knee) cleared waivers and reverted to Tampa Bay's PUP list Wednesday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Aug 18, 2021 8:42 PM EST

Waived by Buccaneers

Franklin (knee) was waived with a failed physical designation by the Buccaneers on Tuesday,Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Aug 17, 2021 8:12 PM EST

Moves to PUP list

The Buccaneers placed Franklin (knee) on the active/PUP list Thursday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Jul 22, 2021 12:59 PM EST

Undergoes ACL surgery

Franklin underwent surgery Tuesday to repair the torn ACL in his left knee, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Sep 1, 2020 5:05 PM EST

Undergoes surgery, heads to IR

Franklin underwent surgery on his left knee, and he was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Aug 30, 2020 7:38 AM EST

Hits injured reserve

Franklin (leg) was placed on season-ending injured reserve Sunday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Aug 24, 2020 10:42 AM EST

Heads off on cart

Franklin (leg) was carted off the field during Friday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Aug 21, 2020 3:49 PM EST

Could have multiple roles

Franklin will enter training camp as a receiver but could also serve as the emergency quarterback on game days this coming season as per coach Bruce Arians, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Jul 28, 2020 10:38 PM EST

Listed as receiver in finale

Franklin, previously listed as cornerback during his time on the practice squad, is listed as a receiver and is active for Sunday's Week 17 tilt against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Dec 29, 2019 8:56 AM EST