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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / April 14
Report: Broncos Beat Out 17 Teams to Sign Coveted Free Agent
Unbeknownst to the public, there was a massive bidding war for former Carolina Panthers safety Sam Franklin — a war ultimately won by the Denver Broncos.
NFL News / Field Level Media / April 11
Broncos sign former Panthers S Sam Franklin Jr.
The Denver Broncos signed free agent safety Sam Franklin Jr. on Friday. Terms were not disclosed. Franklin, 29, played his first five NFL seasons with the Carolina Panthers after going undrafted in 2020.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Broncos Sign Former Panthers’ 29-Year-Old Safety Prior to NFL Draft
The Denver Broncos are not quite done with free agency ahead of the NFL Draft that will take place later this month. After signing All-Pro ex-49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga to a three-year, $39 million deal in March, the Broncos still have space in their DB room for another fresh face. The team is signing former Panthers' safety Sam Franklin Jr.
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Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 8
Broncos Signing S Sam Franklin
Per Ari Meriov, the Broncos are signing former Panthers S Sam Franklin to a one-year deal. Franklin, 29, went undrafted out of Temple in 2020 before signing with the Panthers.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / March 7
NFL insider believes multi-time Super Bowl champion could land in Panthers' secondary
The Carolina Panthers are poised to have an entirely different safety room in 2025. Four of them are in free agency, and none except Sam Franklin Jr. are expected to re-sign, and Franklin is more of a special teamer.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / February 18
Panthers named best landing spot for 'tone-setting' safety
The Carolina Panthers have four safeties leaving in free agency. They're unlikely to re-sign them all, and even if they do, it's a position that desperately needs upgrading.
Carolina Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 24
Panthers player goes viral for his vulgar insult caught on hot mic
Carolina Panthers safety Sam Franklin on Sunday spoke volumes with his insult to a rival Arizona Cardinals player. The volume just so happened to be turned up to the max setting.
Carolina Panthers News / 5 GOATs / December 15
Kevin Harvick, son Keelan share awesome moment with Panthers safety Sam Franklin Jr.
NASCAR legend Kevin Harvick and his son Keelan are on hand for the Carolina Panthers’ (3-10) Week 15 home game against the Dallas Cowboys (5-8). And ahead of the 1 p.m.
NFL News / Panthers Wire / December 4
Panthers S Sam Franklin Jr. apologizes for heated post-game altercation with Buccaneers players 
Carolina Panthers safety Sam Franklin Jr. is taking accountability for his post-game actions from Sunday’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The aftermath of the 26-23 overtime defeat saw Franklin Jr., while being restrained, shouting towards the visitors’ locker room in the tunnel of Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers News / Panthers Wire / December 2
Panthers HC Dave Canales says he spoke to Sam Franklin about heated altercation with Buccaneers players
If you ask Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, safety Sam Franklin Jr. may have had a little too much juice in Week 13. Yesterday’s heartbreaking overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was followed by another battle, one that took place in the tunnel near the visitors’ locker room at Bank of America Stadium.
NFL News / Panthers Wire / December 1
Panthers S Sam Franklin Jr. restrained from Buccaneers players in heated scene after Week 13 loss
It seemed as though the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed more than just overtime to settle their score. Sunday evening saw the visiting Buccaneers pull off a walk-off 26-23 win over the host Panthers.
Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Talk / October 26
Panthers put Nick Scott on IR, activate Sam Franklin
The Panthers made a number of moves at the safety spot ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos. They placed Nick Scott on injured reserve, activated Sam Franklin from the same list and signed Russ Yeast to the active roster.
Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Talk / October 16
Panthers open practice windows for Jonathon Brooks, Sam Franklin
Help is officially on the way for Carolina's offense. The Panthers have opened the practice window for running back Jonathon Brooks, the team's second-round pick out of Texas.
Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 27
Panthers place two DBs on IR with return designations
The Panthers are among the teams who will give the NFL’s adjusted IR rule a test drive Tuesday.
Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / July 29
Panthers Notebook: Sam Franklin Jr. Breaks Foot; Team Ready to Practice In Pads
Before the unveiling of the Carolina Panthers’ new practice facility last Wednesday, Sam Frankin Jr., with music thumping from the speakers, made a point
Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / July 29
Panthers safety suffers broken foot
He has not been a regular first-team option on defense, but he has proven to be a highly effective special teams contributor.
Carolina Panthers News / 5 GOATs / July 29
Carolina Panthers safety Sam Franklin out indefinitely with broken foot
The Carolina Panthers have lost safety Sam Franklin for an indefinite amount of time after he suffered a broken foot in training camp. Panthers head coach Dave Canales revealed that Franklin suffered his injury on Saturday, informing the media during his press conference on Monday.
Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 27, 2024
Panthers to re-sign core special teams player
While another Panthers move will steal the headlines, the team also managed to retain one of their special teams aces Wednesday.
Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / March 27, 2024
Panthers Re-Sign Core Special Teamer To New Contract
NFL veteran safety Sam Franklin signed a new contract with the Carolina Panthers. Franklin spent the 2023 season with the Carolina Panthers. He was signed by the Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2020.
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