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Sam Franklin

#3 S,

Panthers

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ACTUAL 2022

16 FPTS

RANK: 712

2023 SEASON

- FPTS

RANK: -

AGE

27 yrs

HEIGHT/WEIGHT

6'3'' / 210 lbs

COLLEGE

Temple

SEASONGPFPTSRANK
20221716712th

Set to start Week 8

RotoWire Logo Published: 2023-10-29

Franklin is set to start at strong safety for Sunday's game against the Texans, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

The move comes with safeties Vonn Bell (quadriceps) and Alex Cook (coach's decision) both inactive for Sunday's contest. Franklin has 22 tackles in six games this season -- already surpassing his 20 tackles from last year -- and an interception return for a touchdown. He'll start at strong safety next to Xavier Woods.

Fantasy Points by Week 2022

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Weekly Stats 2022

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3 NO Outdoor undefined° undefined NaNth 2.540.500000%000000undefinedundefined
5 SF Outdoor undefined° undefined NaNth 5.539.500000%000000undefinedundefined
6 @LA Outdoor undefined° undefined NaNth 9.541.500000%000000undefinedundefined
7 TB Outdoor undefined° undefined NaNth 13.040.500000%000000undefinedundefined
8 @ATL Dome undefined° undefined NaNth 4.041.500000%000000undefinedundefined
11 @BAL Outdoor undefined° undefined NaNth 12.541.529030100%000000undefinedundefined
12 DEN Outdoor undefined° undefined NaNth 1.535.53612150%000000undefinedundefined
15 PIT Outdoor undefined° undefined NaNth -3.037.500000%000000undefinedundefined
17 @TB Outdoor undefined° undefined NaNth 3.539.5130100%000000undefinedundefined
18 @NO Dome undefined° undefined NaNth 3.541.5100000%000000undefinedundefined

Performance Splits: 2020 to 2022

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Away Outdoor 15 1undefinedNaNth158314269%001100undefinedundefined
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Away Retractable Dome 6 0undefinedNaNth4604050%101000undefinedundefined

Career Stats by Season: 2020 to 2022

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2020 24 CAR 14 4 36 529th251714146%10110000
2021 25 CAR 16 0 27 622th152213160%10100000
2022 26 CAR 17 1 16 712th8816167%00000010

Takes advantage of start

RotoWire Logo Published: 2023-10-03

Franklin recorded four tackles (two solo) and returned an interception for a touchdown in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.

Franklin received the start at free safety with Xavier Woods (hamstring) unable to play and took advantage of the opportunity. With the Vikings on the doorstep, the Temple product was able to pick off a pass intended for K.J. Osborn at the 1-yard line and take it 99 yards for the first score of the game. It was the 27-year-old's first interception of his career, as well as his first touchdown. With Woods still ailing and potentially facing a multi-week absence, Franklin may get the start again in Week 5 against the Lions.

Expected to start

RotoWire Logo Published: 2023-10-01

Franklin should start Sunday against the Vikings, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Franklin will be the one to get the nod at free safety in place of Xavier Woods, who will be out with a hamstring injury. The Temple product ended up playing 53 defensive snaps against the Seahawks in Week 3, after Woods left with the injury, and recorded five tackles and a pass defended.

Staying in Carolina

RotoWire Logo Published: 2023-04-25

Franklin signed a one-year deal with the Panthers on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Franklin was originally a restricted free agent, and now that he's signed his tender, the 27-year-old will be back in Carolina for the upcoming campaign. After going undrafted in 2020, he played primarily on special teams last season and logged 20 tackles (15 solo) in 17 games. Franklin should have a similar role and contribute on special teams during the 2023 campaign.

Tendered by Panthers

RotoWire Logo Published: 2023-03-13

Franklin received the minimum restricted free-agent tender from the Panthers on Monday, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.

This move gives the Panthers the ability to match any contract offered to Franklin. The linebacker-turned-safety is likely to return to Carolina in 2023, as Franklin's 67 tackles through 47 NFL games are unlikely to generate much buzz on the free-agent market.

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