John Franklin

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Wide Receiver #47
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Wide Receiver #47

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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


Getting chance with Tampa Bay

Franklin was promoted from the practice squad to the Buccaneers' 53-man roster Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Dec 24, 2019 2:05 PM EST