FELEIPE FRANKS NEWS

Returns to Atlanta Franks signed a one-year deal with the Falcons on Thursday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

Impact The tight end caught one pass for 12 yards in 16 games with the Panthers in 2024, playing more on special teams (302 snaps) than offense (44 snaps). Franks spent 2023 on the Falcons' injured reserve list with an undisclosed issue but suited up for 20 combined games with the team the previous two seasons. He did not record a catch in either campaign.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Falcons bring Feleipe Franks back to Atlanta The tight end and special teamer spent the 2024 season in Carolina.

3 DAYS AGO • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons set to re-sign tight end Feleipe Franks Franks signed as a undrafted free agent in 2021 and played with the Falcons in 2021 and ’22.

4 DAYS AGO • AJC.COM

Just one offensive snap in Week 14 Franks went without a target while playing one of the Panthers' 71 snaps on offense in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Eagles.

Impact The former collegiate quarterback has settled into a full-time role at tight end at the NFL level, but Franks has yet to carve out much of a role for Carolina even with both Ja'Tavion Sanders and Tommy Tremble having missed time in recent weeks. Both players were available for Sunday's game, resulting in Franks seeing his lowest snap count on offense since Week 10.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 10 Franks (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Giants and is expected to play.

Impact Franks practiced fully all week and is good to go for Sunday, though it's unclear if he'll be active with Ja'Tavion Sanders and Ian Thomas healthy and Tommy Tremble (back) practicing fully Friday despite being listed as questionable. Franks is off the fantasy radar.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing at full speed Franks (concussion) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

Impact Franks hasn't officially been cleared from concussion protocol yet, but his activity at practice is a good sign for his potential availability for Week 10. If he can clear concussion protocol by Friday, there's a good chance he'd avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Franks (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints.

Impact Franks was unable to practice all week after sustaining a concussion in the Panthers' Week 8 loss to the Broncos, so it's no surprise he won't suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup. With Franks sidelined in Week 9, Carolina's tight end room will likely consist of Tommy Tremble (back), Ja'Tavion Sanders and Ian Thomas.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Thursday Franks (concussion) did not participate in Thursday's practice.

Impact Franks was diagnosed with a concussion during the Panthers' Week 8 loss to the Broncos. He has been unable to practice this week, and even if he were to return Friday in a limited capacity, he appears to be a long shot to play against the Saints on Sunday. With Tommy Tremble working through a back injury, Ja'Tavion Sanders and Ian Thomas may be the only healthy tight ends on the active roster ahead of Sunday's game, which could lead to Carolina elevating Stephen Sullivan or Jordan Matthews from the practice squad.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return vs. Denver Franks (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Franks will remain in the league's concussion protocols, and he'll need to gain clearance before returning to regular-season action. His practice participation leading up to the Panthers' Week 9 game against New Orleans on Sunday, Nov. 3 will be worth monitoring.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with head injury Franks (head) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Denver, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Impact Franks is being evaluated for a concussion after getting hit in the head while on punt coverage. He's been one of the Panthers' best special-teams players this season, but in order to return, he will need to pass the league's concussion protocols.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Feleipe Franks: Former QB turned tight end, now a special teams "juice guy" Two years ago, Feleipe Franks career took a turn. Now the QB turned tight end has found a way to make a name for himself on special teams.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Signed off practice squad The Panthers signed Franks to the 53-man roster from the practice squad Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Franks only played one offensive snap during Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Chargers due to starting tight end Tommy Tremble ultimately being active. With Ian Thomas (calf) on IR until early October at the earliest, and Jordan Matthews being released, Franks will get a chance to continue holding down a depth role for Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Going back to practice squad Franks reverted to Carolina's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Franks played just one offensive snap during Sunday's 26-3 loss versus the Chargers. With Tommy Tremble presumably close to being back to full strength, it's hard to imagine Franks earning a significant share of the Panthers' tight end snaps any time soon.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to face Chargers The Panthers elevated Franks from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, ahead of Sunday's matchup against Los Angeles.

Impact Franks was cut by Carolina on Monday before being re-signed to the practice squad, and he'll now suit up for the team Week 2. With Tommy Tremble (hamstring) listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, the Panthers are in need of additional depth at the tight end position.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Carolina Franks signed with the Panthers' practice squad Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Franks was signed to the team's active roster from their practice squad Saturday ahead of their season-opening loss to the Saints, before being waived Monday. The 26-year-old could find himself back on the active roster again for a Week 2 matchup with the Chargers if Tommy Tremble (hamstring) is still not ready to return.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out in Carolina The Panthers waived Franks on Monday, Darin Gant of the team's official site reports.

Impact Franks was added to Carolina's active roster Saturday to ensure depth at tight end with both Ian Thomas (calf) and Tommy Tremble (hamstring) missing Week 1, but he has now been let go. The Arkansas product played 17 special-teams snaps and recovered a muffed punt late in Sunday's contest.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out in Carolina The Panthers waived Franks on Monday, Darin Gant of the team's official site reports.

Impact Franks was added to Carolina's active roster Saturday to ensure depth at tight end with both Ian Thomas (calf) and Tommy Tremble (hamstring) missing Week 1, but he has now been let go. The Arkansas product played 17 special-teams snaps and recovered a muffed punt late in Sunday's contest.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Panthers signed Franks to the active roster Saturday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Franks was added to Carolina's practice squad after making the initial 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp. With Ian Thomas (calf) on the IR and Tommy Tremble (hamstring) ruled out for Week 1, Franks was added to the active roster to provide the Panthers additional depth at tight end behind Ja'Tavion Sanders, Jordan Matthews and Messiah Swinson.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added to Panthers' taxi squad Carolina signed Franks to the practice squad Thursday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Franks spent all of 2023 on the Falcons' injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury designation. He signed with the Panthers in late July to compete for a depth tight end spot on the 53-man roster, but he ultimately came up short after finishing the preseason with three catches (on four targets) for 12 yards. Both Tommy Tremble (hamstring) and Ian Thomas (calf) are dealing with injuries ahead of Week 1, and if either of them cannot suit up, Franks is a prime candidate to get elevated to the active roster.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Carolina The Panthers waived Franks on Tuesday.

Impact Franks spent roughly one month in Carolina. He spent 2023 on the Falcons' injured reserve list after dressing for 20 games for the team across the 2021 and 2022 campaigns. The converted quarterback has been trying to make it as a tight end.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signed by Carolina The Panthers signed Franks on Friday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Franks had a tryout with Carolina on Monday, and he impressed the organization enough to get a contract. The 26-year-old spent the previous three seasons with Atlanta, though he was on injured reserve all of last year due to an undisclosed issue. Franks is presumably now healthy, and he'll look to make a positive impression in training camp with the aim of competing for a roster spot.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets tryout with Carolina The Panthers hosted Franks (undisclosed) for a tryout Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Franks spent the entire 2023 season on injured reserve with Atlanta due to an undisclosed issue, but he now appears healthy. The tight end and former quarterback could assist in shoring up Carolina's depth behind Tommy Tremble, Ja'Tavion Sanders and Ian Thomas.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gators' Feleipe Franks threw same game-winning TD in practice in July It looks the same: Gators' Feleipe Franks threw game-winning TD in practice in July.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Draws two targets in 2022 Franks didn't haul in either of his two targets across 11 appearances during the 2022 campaign.

Impact Franks began working as a tight end last offseason and was reportedly impressive during training camp at his new position. However, he ultimately failed to carve out a solid role, even with Kyle Pitts (knee) sidelined to end the year. Franks saw more than five offensive snaps on one occasion this season (Week 5 against Tampa Bay) and failed to haul in either of his targets across 27 snaps during that contest. He's under contract for one more year, and a full offseason will presumably be beneficial for his development at tight end, though he likely has a long way to go before earning a consistent offensive role.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Franks (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Franks had been dealing with a concussion but he was able to clear protocols Friday, and shed his injury designation. However, he'll now have to watch from the sidelines Sunday.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE