Sam Franklin Jr. is an American professional football safety currently with the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. Signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2020 after playing college football at Temple University, Franklin developed into a core special teams contributor and rotational defensive back during his five seasons in Carolina. He recorded a franchise-record 99-yard interception return for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings in 2023. This news archive tag collects articles, transactions, game updates, and career coverage related to Sam Franklin Jr., including his 2025 move to the Buffalo Bills and his February 2026 three-year contract extension worth up to $7.5 million.
