Jets' John Franklin-Myers: Finishes 2023 with 3.5 sacks
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Franklin-Myers posted 3.5 sacks among his 33 tackles (15 solo) and added three passes defensed over 17 games in 2023.
Franklin-Myers is overshadowed by some bigger names on the Jets' defense, but he's a key contributor in his own right. JFM didn't miss a game in 2023 and played more than half of the team's defensive snaps in all but three games. His ability to shift between the edge and interior should allow Franklin-Myers to reclaim a prominent role on New York's defensive line in 2024.
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Jets' John Franklin-Myers: Playing in Week 16
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Franklin-Myers (hip) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Even though Franklin-Myers was unable to practice all week due to a hip issue, the 27-year-old defensive end will still play in the Jets' Christmas Eve affair. The Stephen F. Austin product has logged 3.0 sacks and an additional two tackles for loss through 14 games this season, and he'll look to get after Sam Howell in Week 16.
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Jets' John Franklin-Myers: Questionable after three DNPs
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Franklin-Myers (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Franklin-Myers failed to practice in any fashion during the week, so he's closer to doubtful than probable for Sunday's game after exiting the Week 15 loss to Miami with a hip injury. The versatile defensive lineman has three sacks and three passes defensed in 2023, and Franklin-Myers has yet to miss a game this season.
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Jets' John Franklin-Myers: Exits game with hip injury
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Franklin-Myers (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Franklin-Myers was questionable for Sunday's contest with an ankle injury. Bryce Huff and Will McDonald will pick up snaps at defensive end in Franklin-Myers' absence.
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Jets' John Franklin-Myers: Set to play Sunday
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Franklin-Myers (ankle) is active Sunday against the Texans, Randy Lange of the Jets' official site reports.
Franklin-Myers suffered the injury in Week 13 against the Falcons, but after logging back-to-back DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday, he was able to log a limited session Friday, paving the way for him to take the field Sunday.
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Jets' John Franklin-Myers: Questionable for Sunday
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Franklin-Myers (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.
Franklin-Myers sustained the ankle injury in this past Sunday's loss to the Falcons. He did not participate in practice Wednesday and Thursday but was able to get a limited session in Friday. If Franklin-Myers is unable to suit up, Bryce Huff is the likely candidate to start at edge alongside Jermaine Johnson, with Will McDonald and Carl Lawson slotting in as backups.
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Jets' John Franklin-Myers: Considered questionable
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Franklin-Myers (hip) has drawn a questionable tag ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Franklin-Myers saw his workload increase each day at practice this week, finishing things off with a full session Friday. While he appears to be trending in the right direction, his final status will not be determined until Sunday morning. Bryce Huff and Carl Lawson would be candidates for increased snaps should Franklin-Myers not ultimately get the green light.
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Jets' John Franklin-Myers: Absent Sunday
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Franklin-Myers (groin) was not present at practice Sunday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Franklin-Myers has been dealing with groin tightness that flared up during one-on-one drills Wednesday. Once healthy, he'll look to resume his starting role on the defensive line alongside veterans Carl Lawson, Quinnen Williams and Quinton Jefferson.
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Jets' John Franklin-Myers: Dealing with groin tightness
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Head coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday that Franklin-Myers is dealing with groin tightness, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.
Saleh adds that the groin issue became a problem during one-on-one drills Wednesday, but the veteran defensive end initially played through the pain before team trainers pulled him out of practice. The injury may cost Franklin-Myers a few days of practice, but it isn't expected to be a long-term absence.
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Jets' John Franklin-Myers: Five sacks in 2022
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Franklin-Myers racked up 38 tackles (16 solo), five sacks and one pass defensed while playing all 17 games in 2022.
Franklin-Myers set a new career high in tackles by three while coming one sack short of his 2021 total. The versatile defensive lineman can line up along the edge or on the interior, and he's expected to remain a key defensive piece for the Jets in 2023, which will be the second year of a four-year, $55 million contract. JFM was involved in one of the low points of New York's once-promising 7-10 season, as a controversial roughing the passer penalty on Franklin-Myers wiped out a pick-six in a five-point, Week 8 loss to New England.
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Jets' John Franklin-Myers: Has chance to play Sunday
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Franklin-Myers (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, but he's expected to play, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Franklin-Myers didn't practice Wednesday, but he returned in a limited fashion Thursday and practiced in full Friday. It appears he's trending in the right direction, but the Jets will likely wait to see how he reacts to Friday's practice before making a final decision on his status. Over the first two games of the season, the fourth-year defensive end has played 55 defensive snaps and recorded two tackles.
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Jets' John Franklin-Myers: Not practicing Wednesday
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Franklin-Myers (quadriceps/toe) didn't practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Franklin-Myers was dealing with a toe injury ahead of Week 2, but he eventually upgraded to a full practice Friday and was cleared for Sunday's game against the Browns. However, he now lands on the injury report with both the toe issue and a new quadriceps injury. If he doesn't return to full practice Thursday or Friday, he could be in danger of missing his first game of the season in Week 3.
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Jets' John Franklin-Myers: Six sacks in 2021
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Franklin-Myers had 35 tackles (17 solo), six sacks, an interception and a forced fumble in 2021.
Franklin-Myers built on a promising 2020 season by doubling his sack total in 2021, earning a four-year, $55.9 million extension in the process. He's able to move around the defensive line, and Franklin-Myers' interior pressure would become even more effective if the Jets are able to fill their long-time need for an edge rusher this offseason.
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Jets' John Franklin-Myers: Inks extension
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Franklin-Myers signed a four-year extension with the Jets on Thursday, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.
The extension has Franklin-Myers under contract with the team through the 2025 season. He's logged 15 tackles through four games on the campaign and has also racked up three sacks -- already matching his career-high mark.
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Jets' John Franklin-Myers: Given questionable status
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Franklin-Myers (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Franklin-Myers was battling a knee issue before playing through it in last Thursday's game against the Broncos and ultimately came out of the contest with a foot injury. His final status will depend on how he is feeling closer to kickoff.
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Jets' John Franklin-Myers: All clear Wednesday
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Franklin-Myers (groin) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice.
Franklin-Myers was nursing a groin injury during training camp but is ready to play in Week 1. Now healthy, the 2018 fourth-round pick is expected to have a depth and special-teams role for the Jets in 2020.
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Jets' John Franklin-Myers: Nursing injury
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Franklin-Myers suffered a groin injury Saturday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Franklin-Myers spent most of the 2019 campaign on injured reserve, and he's now once again having trouble staying on the field. He's competing for a depth and special-teams role.
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Jets' John Franklin-Myers: Designated for return
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The Jets have designated Franklin-Myers (undisclosed) to return from injured reserve.
Franklin-Myers retook the practice field Wednesday, kicking off a 21-day window in which the Jets can evaluate him for a return to the 53-man roster. The second-year pro will likely be limited to a depth or special-teams gig in the event that he's ultimately cleared to retake the field.
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Jets' John Franklin-Myers: Placed on injured reserve
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Franklin-Myers was placed on injured reserve Friday with an undisclosed injury, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.
Franklin-Myers wasn't listed on the injury report earlier in the week, so the specifics of his injury remain unclear. The 23-year-old did miss practice time with a foot injury in mid-September, but he never received an official injury designation.
