For some guys, making an impact on special teams may be the only way to get on the field early in their career. Playing well on that unit will ultimately lead to the coaching staff gaining confidence ...

Carolina Panthers captain Sam Franklin Jr. had to be restrained from running toward the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' locker room following an overtime loss to his team's NFC South rival. Franklin was ...

Special teamers are football players too! And in Sam Franklin Jr.'s case, he's a damn good one. Franklin only appeared in 88 defensive snaps a season ago but made his mark on special teams. He ...