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John Franklin: Suspension lifted, still free agent
Franklin (knee) had his suspension lifted Tuesday after serving his three-game ban, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
The wide receiver was suspended by the NFL for violating league COVID-19 protocols by misrepresenting his vaccination status. Franklin is still recovering from an ACL tear suffered during the 2020 preseason and remains a free agent entering Week 16.
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John Franklin: Handed three-game suspension
The NFL announced Thursday that Franklin (knee) has been suspended three games for violating jointly developed and administered NFL-NFLPA COVID-19 protocols.
Franklin was suspended following a joint NFL-NFLPA review into recent allegations that he misrepresented his vaccination status. The free-agent wideout has already accepted the three-game ban and has waived his right to appeal, making him ineligible to play until Week 16 if he signs with a team. Franklin, who is recovering from an ACL tear suffered last September, has been on the open market since the Buccaneers waived him from the PUP list during the preseason.
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John Franklin: Waived from PUP list
Tampa Bay waived Franklin (knee) from the physically unable to perform list with an injury settlement Thursday, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.
Franklin underwent surgery for a torn ACL in September 2020, and he doesn't appear to be fully recovered yet as he failed his physical Tuesday. If he is able to get healthy, the 26-year-old will be free to sign with another team during the 2021 campaign.
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Buccaneers' John Franklin: Reverts to PUP list
Franklin (knee) cleared waivers and reverted to Tampa Bay's PUP list Wednesday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
Franklin was waived with a failed physical designation Tuesday, and after going unclaimed by the NFL's other 31 teams, he'll move to the Bucs' PUP list. The 26-year-old underwent surgery for a torn ACL in September 2020 and apparently isn't fully recovered.
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John Franklin: Waived by Buccaneers
Franklin (knee) was waived with a failed physical designation by the Buccaneers on Tuesday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Franklin was placed on the PUP list prior to the start of training camp as he continued to recover from ACL surgery. However, it appears he may not be as far along as the Buccaneers had thought, given his failed physical status. Once he is fully recovered, the wideout will look to sign on with a new club.
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Buccaneers' John Franklin: Moves to PUP list
The Buccaneers placed Franklin (knee) on the active/PUP list Thursday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Franklin is still making his way back from surgery undergone to repair a torn left ACL last offseason. A versatile athlete who played both wideout and quarterback in college, Franklin will continue to progress in his rehab with an eye toward Week 1.
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Buccaneers' John Franklin: Undergoes ACL surgery
Franklin underwent surgery Tuesday to repair the torn ACL in his left knee, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Franklin was placed on season-ending injured reserve before the full severity of his knee issue was revealed. The 25-year-old's rehab process should leave him with ample time to return to full health for 2021.
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Buccaneers' John Franklin: Undergoes surgery, heads to IR
Franklin underwent surgery on his left knee, and he was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Franklin will be shut down for the season after he was injured Aug. 21. It's an unfortunate injury because head coach Bruce Arians liked Franklin's versatility on offense and also believed he could be an emergency quarterback. The 25-year-old will turn his attention to the 2021 campaign.
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Buccaneers' John Franklin: Hits injured reserve
Franklin (leg) was placed on season-ending injured reserve Sunday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
The versatile Franklin was carted off during Friday's practice, and this latest report confirms the extent of his injury. The 25-year-old's placement on IR before final roster cuts means he's ineligible to return during the 2020 campaign. Franklin had been envisioned as a possible emergency quarterback on game day this coming season, and there was also a possibility he could have had a minor offensive role on occasion.
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Buccaneers' John Franklin: Heads off on cart
Franklin (leg) was carted off the field during Friday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
The 25-year-old wide receiver has played in just one game since entering the league in 2018, but the Buccaneers believed he was athletic enough to make the team this year and serve as a depth receiver and even an emergency quarterback. There's no clarification about the severity or nature of Franklin's injury.
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Buccaneers' John Franklin: Could have multiple roles
Franklin will enter training camp as a receiver but could also serve as the emergency quarterback on game days, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
The 25-year-old spent the majority of last season on the practice squad, although he did log two snaps on offense in Week 17 against the Falcons. Franklin is a versatile athlete who saw time at both quarterback and receiver in his college days at Auburn and Florida Atlantic, and both his mobility (659 rush yards at 10.6 yards per carry in two college seasons) and ability to fill multiple roles will aid his quest to garner active status in 2020.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 186 lbs |
| Birthplace: Luneburg, Germany |
| Age: 29 |
| School: Florida Atlantic |
| Experience: 2 |