Sam Franklin Jr. secures three-year deal with Buffalo Bills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Buffalo Bills safety Sam Franklin Jr. signed a new three-year contract worth $7 million. Franklin, primarily a special teams player, played 329 snaps on special teams for the Bills last season. He was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad in September 2025 after an injury to DeWayne Carter. Franklin’s role is crucial as the Bills aim to maintain success in kick coverage, especially after losing Reggie Gilliam to free agency. He is set to participate in offseason workouts ahead of the 2026 season.
- •Franklin signed a three-year, $7 million contract this offseason.
- •He played 329 special teams snaps in the 2025 season.
- •Franklin was promoted to the active roster due to an injury to a teammate.
- •The Bills needed to address special teams continuity after losing Gilliam.
- •He is participating in offseason workouts for the upcoming season.
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — The special-teamer who’s a lock for the 53-man roster
"Buffalo rewarded the veteran special teams player with a new three-year deal
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