John Franklin-Myers

John Franklin-Myers

29-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
Denver Broncos
Inactive
Injury Hip
Est. Return 1/17/2026
Fri Practice: Limited
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Franklin-Myers was acquired by the Broncos in a trade with the Jets ahead of the 2024 campaign, and the change in scenery led to the best statistical season of his career. The 28-year-old finished the season with 40 tackles (18 solo) and 7.0 sacks, both career highs for the defensive end. Franklin-Myers figures to continue to be a key contributor for Denver's defense in 2025 before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2026. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a two-year, $15 million restructured contract with the Broncos in April of 2024.
Unavailable for Week 18
DEDenver Broncos
Hip
January 4, 2026
Franklin-Myers (hip) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official website reports.
ANALYSIS
Franklin-Myers was limited at practice throughout the week while nursing a hip injury, and he'll now be forced to take a seat in the team's regular-season finale. In his absence, Malcolm Roach is a top candidate to garner a start on the defensive line versus Los Angeles.
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Measurables Review
How do John Franklin-Myers' measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"
 
Weight
288 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.75 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.48 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.36 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.0 in
 
Broad Jump
113 in
 
Bench Press
26 reps
 
Hand Length
10.00 in
 
Arm Length
32.88 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Franklin-Myers was traded to Denver this offseason after spending his last four seasons with the Jets. The 2018 fourth-rounder will operate as the Broncos' starting defensive end and should have an immediate impact on the team's pass rush. Franklin-Myers finished his 2023 campaign with 33 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, across 17 games. The veteran's versatility and durability make him an interesting option in IDP formats.
After posting 35 tackles and 6.0 sacks in 2021, Franklin-Myers recorded similar numbers in 2022, with 38 tackles and 5.0 sacks. The versatile defensive lineman can line up both inside and outside, but after the Jets used first-round picks on defensive ends in each of the past two drafts, JFM will likely find himself playing primarily on the interior of the defensive line at defensive tackle, which will make it tough to significantly improve his sack or tackle totals.
Franklin-Myers is a versatile piece along the defensive line for the Jets, as he's able to play both inside and on the edge. He had 35 tackles and six sacks last season, earning a four-year, $55 million extension from New York. JFM's versatility should allow him to continue playing a three-down role in 2022 as he looks to build on last year's career highs.
Franklin-Myers was good at pressuring the quarterback last season but totaled only three sacks in 15 games as the Jets' secondary failed to hold up behind him. He'll likely run into similar problems this season and will have to battle for playing time along a deep defensive line, but there's more to JFM than immediately meets the eye given his pedestrian stats.
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Tagged as questionable Week 18
DEDenver Broncos
Hip
January 2, 2026
Franklin-Myers (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
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Working through hip injury
DEDenver Broncos
Hip
December 31, 2025
Franklin-Myers (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Set to play vs. Chiefs
DEDenver Broncos
November 14, 2025
Franklin-Myers (back) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game versus Kansas City.
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Working through back issue
DEDenver Broncos
Back
November 13, 2025
Franklin-Myers (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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Adds to sack total Week 10
DEDenver Broncos
November 9, 2025
Franklin-Myers logged three tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks, during the Broncos' 10-7 win over the Raiders on Thursday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
No extension talks with Denver
DEDenver Broncos
August 25, 2025
Franklin-Myers expects to become a free agent after the 2025 season as the Broncos haven't approached him about a contract extension, Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
The veteran defensive end is coming off a career-best 2024 campaign in his first season in Denver, recording 7.0 sacks among his 40 tackles in 17 regular-season games. Franklin-Myers would like to stay with the Broncos, but he's prepared to test the market next spring. "I'm here to play football whether they pay me or not,'' Franklin-Myers said. "If not, I'll be a free agent this offseason and my time is going to come."
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