Titans expect strong performance from John Franklin-Myers in Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle John Franklin-Myers struggled in the Week 1 loss to the New York Jets, tallying just three tackles and one quarterback pressure. The Titans signed Franklin-Myers to a three-year, $63 million contract to enhance their defensive line alongside Jeffery Simmons. Having missed significant preseason action due to stiffness and soreness, Franklin-Myers will be critical in improving against the Philadelphia Eagles, who will start backup Drew Kendall at left guard due to injury. Coach Saleh's unit failed to meet expectations, and a turnaround is needed in their next matchup.
- •John Franklin-Myers signed a three-year, $63 million deal with the Titans.
- •He recorded three tackles and one pressure in Week 1.
- •Franklin-Myers missed substantial preseason due to injuries.
- •The Eagles will be without starting left guard Landon Dickerson.
- •The Titans need Franklin-Myers to lead defensive improvements.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Titans need way more from John Franklin-Myers in Week 2
"Tennessee Titans defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers was totally ineffective in the Week 1 loss to the Jets
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