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: Activated from COVID-19 list
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The Jets activated Franklin-Myers (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Ethan Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
Franklin-Myers tested positive for COVID-19 early last week but will now be cleared to return to practice. He should be available for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
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Jets' John Franklin-Myers: In clear for Sunday's game
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Franklin-Myers (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Randy Lange of the Jets' official site reports.
Franklin-Myers will be able to suit up Sunday after taking part in practice all week as at least a limited participant while he managed the hip injury. In his second season with the Jets, Franklin-Myers has tallied 29 tackles, six sacks, an interception and a forced fumble.
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Jets' John Franklin-Myers: Expected to suit up Week 12
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Franklin-Myers (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Franklin-Myers didn't surface on the injury report until Friday, but the issue doesn't seem likely to keep him out. The 25-year-old has put up 25 tackles (11 solo) and four sacks in 2021 and has yet to miss a game this season.
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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.
