DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
FELEIPE FRANKS #84 - TIGHT END - CAROLINA PANTHERS
12 YDS •
1 REC •
0 TD
12 YDS
1 REC
0 TD
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Won't return versus Baltimore Franks (concussion) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Ravens, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Franks was evaluated for a concussion during the second half, and it now appears that he's set to enter protocols following Saturday's game. The 25-year-old will now have a slightly longer week to recover before Atlanta's next game versus Arizona on Sunday, Jan. 1.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with possible concussion Franks is questionable to return to Saturday's game versus Baltimore while being evaluated for a concussion, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Franks has not recorded a target since Week 5 versus Tampa Bay, and he's primarily played on special teams over his 10 games this season. His absence will leave Atlanta with three available tight ends for the time being.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Good to go for Week 12 Franks (calf) is active for Sunday's matchup against Washington, Tori McElhaney on the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Franks has missed back-to-back games due to a calf injury, but he'll be back in the mix Sunday. The undrafted product out of Arkansas transitioned to tight end this offseason, but he's played more than five offensive snaps in only one game this season, failing to haul in two targets across 27 snaps against Tampa Bay in Week 5. However, Franks could see an increased role moving forward after the Falcons placed Kyle Pitts (knee) on IR this week.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Week 12 status up in the air Franks (calf) is questionable to play Sunday against the Commanders, Scott Bair of the team's official site reports.
Impact Franks has missed both of Atlanta's last two games as a result of a calf issue, but following limited sessions in each practice this week, the 24-year-old has a shot to return this weekend versus Washington. With fellow tight ends Kyle Pitts (knee) and John FitzPatrick (undisclosed) both currently on injured reserve, Franks could see an uptick in usage alongside Parker Hesse, MyCole Pruitt and Anthony Firkser.
NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Could get chance with Pitts out Franks (calf) may be among the players asked to have a larger role in the absence of Kyle Pitts (knee), Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The undrafted quarterback out of Arkansas was moved to tight end this offseason and has played more than five offensive snaps only once this season, logging 27 in Week 5. Franks failed to haul in either of his targets during that contest and has missed back-to-back games due to a calf injury, but once healthy, he could see that type of snap share with Pitts on IR. However, he's currently behind Parker Hesse, MyCole Pruitt and Anthony Firkser on the Falcons' depth chart.
NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Ruled out for Week 11 Franks (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 11 matchup with the Bears, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.
Impact Franks will miss a second consecutive game in Week 11 as he continues to nurse a calf issue. His absence doesn't carry much of an impact on the Falcons' offensive game plan, and he'll now set his sights on being ready for Week 12 versus the Commanders.
NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still not practicing Franks (calf) didn't practice Wednesday.
Impact Franks was ruled out for Week 10 due to a calf injury and remains sidelined to start Week 11 prep. The second-year pro will have two more opportunities to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against the Bears.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Franks (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Carolina, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Franks was knocked out of the Falcons' Week 9 loss to the Chargers due to a calf injury and wasn't able to practice ahead of Thursday's matchup, so his lack of availability isn't surprising. The reserve tight end has played double-digit offensive snaps just once this season (Week 5), so his absence shouldn't impact Atlanta's offense.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DNP on estimated report Franks (calf) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report, per Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com.
Impact Franks picked up a calf issue during the first half of Sunday's loss to the Chargers and didn't return. The tight end will have two more opportunities to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Thursday's matchup against Carolina.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return Sunday Franks has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Chargers with a calf injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Franks suffered a calf injury during the first half of Sunday's contest versus the Chargers and won't return for the remainder of the game as a result. Fellow tight ends Kyle Pitts, Parker Hesse and MyCole Pruitt are slated to handle most of the tight end reps for the rest of the afternoon.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sees career-high 30 offensive snaps With Kyle Pitts (hamstring) sidelined, Franks saw a career-high 30 offensive snaps during Sunday's 21-15 loss to Tampa Bay but failed to haul in either of his two targets.
Impact Franks transitioned from quarterback to tight end this offseason and has slowly developed into a trustworthy option for the Falcons. With Pitts sidelined, he saw the second most offensive snaps among Atlanta's tight ends and garnered one more target than Anthony Firkser and Parker Hesse. However, both of Franks' pass-catching opportunities came on downfield shots and neither of them were close to being completed. Regardless, Franks' development is certainly worth monitoring, especially if Pitts remains sidelined for an extended period.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE
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AUGUST 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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AUGUST 10, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Settling into new role Franks is operating primarily as a tight end during training camp, but he remains mixed in as an emergency quarterback, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution rep...
Impact Franks admits that the toughest challenge of switching positions has been learning how to block and get into a three-point stance, but the pass-catching aspect of his new role has come naturally. The 6-foot-6 athlete certainly has the size and athleticism to excel as a receiver, which is evident in his strong showing in Atlanta's 1-on-1s during training camp, but it remains unclear how big of a role he'll have in the regular season. The uber-talented Kyle Pitts functions more like a wide receiver than a traditional tight end as well, so barring injury, Franks garnering playing time in Week 1 seems like a stretch. Regardless, the Arkansas product is still new to the position and has plenty of room to grow after his strong start to training camp.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons' Feleipe Franks growing more comfortable at tight end FLOWERY BRANCH -- Feleipe Franks didn’t push back at all when the Falcons asked him to switch from quarterback to tight end.
AUGUST 3, 2022 • AJC.COM
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JULY 29, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falcons rookie QB Ridder impresses Smith as a quick learner
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Feleipe Franks on OTAs, playing multiple positions ' Press conference Falcons quarterback/hybrid Feleipe Franks speaks to the media following day 9 of OTAs.
JUNE 9, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Getting reps at tight end Franks was wearing a white jersey and working as a tight end instead of as a quarterback during individual periods Friday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Impact It's unclear whether this is a permanent move, but it would make sense after Atlanta signed Marcus Mariota in March and added Desmond Ridder in the third round of this year's draft. Franks has the size to play tight end (6-foot-6, 234 lbs.), and he ran a 4.59 40-yard dash at his pro day, so he's clearly not lacking for athleticism. The uber-talented 21-year-old Kyle Pitts functions more like a wide receiver than a traditional tight end, so if the move is permanent, Franks would likely compete for reps behind Anthony Firkser, who's flashed some talent of his own, in 2022.
JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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JANUARY 28, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
