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The Atlanta Falcons have brought back tight end Feleipe Franks, re-signing the former Arkansas Razorback after his one-season stint with the Carolina Panthers.

NFL News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / March 23

Former Razorbacks QB Earns New NFL Contract with Old Team

Former Carolina Panthers tight end Feleipe Franks earned yet another opportunity to hang around the NFL a while longer with an Atlanta Falcons franchise he knows well.

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NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 20

NFL free agency: Falcons poach Panthers' special teams stud

Feleipe Franks played quarterback for the University of Florida from 2017-19, and then another season at the University of Arkansas in 2020. His four-year collegiate career saw the 6’6”, 228-pound performer throw for 6,700 yards, 55 touchdowns and just 21 interceptions.

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Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 19

Falcons Signing TE Feleipe Franks

According to D. Orlando Ledbetter, the Falcons are signing TE Feleipe Franks to a contract on Wednesday. He predominantly contributed to Carolina’s special teams unit last season. Franks, 27, was a one-year starter at Arkansas after spending three years at the University of Florida.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 27, 2024

Panthers injuries: D.J. Johnson, Feleipe Franks among players dinged up in Denver

The Carolina Panthers looked like a real NFL team for a few minutes there in the first quarter, scoring an opening-drive touchdown for the first time in Bryce Young's pro career.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Talk / September 17, 2024

Panthers waive Eku Leota, release Jordan Matthews, sign Feleipe Franks to active roster

The Panthers benched one Week Two starter on Monday when they switched from Bryce Young to Andy Dalton at quarterback and they parted ways with another one on Tuesday.

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / September 14, 2024

Panthers elevate practice squad member for Week 2 matchup vs. Chargers

The Carolina Panthers made just one call-up from the practice squad this weekend. As announced on Saturday afternoon, the team has elevated tight end Feleipe Franks ahead of tomorrow’s home opener against the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 14, 2024

Panthers Elevating TE Feleipe Franks For Week 2

The Panthers announced on Saturday that they are elevating TE Feleipe Franks for their Week 2 matchup. Franks, 26, was a one-year starter at Arkansas after spending three years at the University of Florida.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11, 2024

Panthers Officially Sign OLB Charles Harris, Re-Sign TE Feleipe Franks To PS

The Carolina Panthers announced they have officially signed OLB Charles Harris to the roster. They also re-signed TE Feleipe Franks to the practice squad. Harris, 29, is a former first-round pick by the Dolphins in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Missouri.

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Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 9, 2024

Panthers Waive TE Feleipe Franks

The Carolina Panthers announced they have waived TE Feleipe Franks. He was promoted from the practice squad last week and would be a candidate to return.

Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / September 7, 2024

Panthers sign 2 players to active roster, promote 2 more for Week 1

The Carolina Panthers made a handful of last-minute adjustments before this weekend’s regular-season opener. As announced on Saturday, the team placed tight end Ian Thomas on injured reserve—helping prompt one of two new additions to the active roster.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / June 13, 2024

Reports: Denver Broncos work out former Florida QB Feleipe Franks as tight end

Feleipe Franks, who played quarterback at both Florida and Arkansas, is hoping that the Broncos will offer him. a spot on the team. But as a hybrid tight end.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 11, 2024

Report: Broncos Work Out Former Gators QB Feleipe Franks

The Denver Broncos reportedly hosted seven NFL free agents for tryouts Tuesday, the first of its three-day mandatory minicamp. Per beat writer Parker Gabriel,

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / January 19, 2023

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Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / August 22, 2021

After AJ McCarron suffers torn ACL, Falcons in the market for QB

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Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / August 22, 2021

Feleipe Franks has 'full confidence' he can back up Matt Ryan

Falcons QB Feleipe Franks has 'full confidence' he can be Matt Ryan's backup

AJ McCarron was slated to back up Matt Ryan this season, but his loss leaves the Falcons with undrafted rookie Feleipe Franks as the only other quarterback on the roster.

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