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  NFL | Nine become free agents    Wed Nov 5, 06:30 PM

Baltimore Ravens CB Dominique Franks and TE Phillip Supernaw, Carolina Panthers DB De'Andre Presley, Indianapolis Colts CB Jalil Brown, RB Stanley Havili and OT Jamon Meredith, Seattle Seahawks LB L.J. Fort and DB Terrance Parks and Washington Redskins DB Chase Minnifield cleared waivers and became free agents Wednesday, Nov. 5.

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  Ravens | Cut Dominique Franks    Tue Nov 4, 05:36 PM

The Baltimore Ravens cut CB Dominique Franks Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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  Ravens | Two expected to compete for No. 3 job    Wed Oct 8, 03:08 PM

Baltimore Ravens CBs Dominique Franks and Chykie Brown are expected to compete for the No. 3 cornerback job while CB Asa Jackson (toe) is out of the lineup.

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  Ravens | Four released    Sat Aug 30, 04:36 PM

The Baltimore Ravens released DT Jamie Meder, OT Parker Graham, CB Dominique Franks and CB Derek Cox.

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  Ravens | Dominique Franks activated    Sun Jul 27, 04:32 PM

Baltimore Ravens CB Dominique Franks passed his conditioning test Sunday, July 27, and was activated from the non-football injury list.

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  Ravens | Several don't practice    Sat Jul 26, 01:39 PM

Baltimore Ravens CB Dominique Franks (conditioning), DT Terrence Cody (hip), CB Lardarius Webb (back), OG Will Rackley (undisclosed) and OG Parker Graham (undisclosed) did not practice Saturday, July 26.

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  Ravens | Dominique Franks fails test    Thu Jul 24, 10:49 PM

Updating a previous report, Baltimore Ravens CB Dominique Franks (undisclosed) was placed on the Non-Football Injury list because he failed the conditioning test.

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  Ravens | Dominique Franks placed on NFI    Thu Jul 24, 06:52 PM

Baltimore Ravens CB Dominique Franks (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Thursday, July 24.

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  Ravens | Fight at nickel corner to continue    Thu Jul 17, 10:44 PM

Baltimore Ravens CBs Chykie Brown and Asa Jackson were fighting for the nickel corner job all offseason, and it appears the two will battle it out into training camp and the preseason. CBs Dominique Franks and Aaron Ross are also in the mix for the No. 3 cornerback job.

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  Ravens | A lot of options for No. 3 cornerback spot    Mon Jun 23, 04:00 PM

Baltimore Ravens CBs Chykie Brown and Asa Jackson are expected to get every opportunity to win the No. 3 cornerback spot. The Ravens drafted and developed both players. CBs Aaron Ross and Dominique Franks were no-risk signings who provide depth and options in what had been one of the Ravens' thinnest positions.

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  Ravens | Dominique Franks terms    Mon Jun 23, 11:55 AM

Baltimore Ravens CB Dominique Franks' one-year deal is worth $730,000 with no signing bonus and is a split salary. He has a $570,000 salary cap number.

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  Ravens | Two new CBs to compete for No. 3 CB job    Fri Jun 20, 08:52 PM

Baltimore Ravens CBs Aaron Ross and Dominique Franks are expected to compete with CB Asa Jackson and CB Chykie Brown for the No. 3 cornerback job during training camp.

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  Ravens | Aaron Ross, Dominique Franks signed    Fri Jun 20, 12:23 PM

The Baltimore Ravens officially signed free-agent CBs Aaron Ross (Giants) and Dominique Franks (Falcons) to undisclosed deals Friday, June 20. In corresponding moves, CB Avery Patterson, S Dexter Moody and LB Xavius Boyd were waived.

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  Ravens | Will sign two CBs    Thu Jun 19, 07:03 PM

The Baltimore Ravens plan to sign free-agent CB Aaron Ross (Giants) and CB Dominique Franks (Falcons), according to sources. Both participated in the team's minicamp on a tryout basis.

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   Ravens | Dominique Franks to try out    Mon Jun 16, 02:41 PM

Free-agent CB Dominique Franks (Falcons) will participate in the Baltimore Ravens' minicamp this week on a tryout basis, according to a source.

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  Falcons | Several options for kick, punt returner    Fri Aug 2, 05:22 PM

Atlanta Falcons special teams coach Keith Armstrong said WR James Rodgers, CB Robert Alford and CB Dominique Franks will be candidates for the kick and punt returner jobs during training camp. Armstrong also said RB Jacquizz Rodgers will be a candidate for the kick returner job.

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  Falcons | Desmond Trufant financials    Wed Jul 24, 02:12 PM

Atlanta Falcons CB Desmond Trufant agreed to a four-year, $8.16 million deal Wednesday, July 24, with $3.4 million guaranteed. Trufant will compete with CBs Dominique Franks and Robert Alford for the starting right cornerback spot opposite CB Asante Samuel.

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  Falcons | Three likely to tangle for starting CB job    Sun Jul 14, 11:35 PM

The Atlanta Falcons will have a battle between CBs Robert Alford, Desmond Trufant and Dominique Franks during training camp and the preseason for the starting right cornerback job opposite CB Asante Samuel.

Footballguys view: Trufant has to be considered the favorite here. He's athletic, can turn and cover, plus has quick diagnostics skills to put him in position to make a play on the ball.

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  Falcons | Several FAs not expected to return    Fri Feb 1, 08:31 PM

The Atlanta Falcons are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent CB Dominique Franks, SS Chris Hope, LB Mike Peterson, OT Will Svitek or WR Tim Toone this offseason.

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  Falcons | Two likely back to reserve roles    Mon Oct 1, 09:17 PM

Atlanta Falcons CB Dominique Franks and CB Robert McClain filled in the past two games at nickel back while CB Christopher Owens (concussion) was out. He is expected to return this week, and he is likely to jump back into the starting nickel back role, bumping Franks and McClain back to reserve status.

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  Falcons | Dominique Franks is starting nickel back    Wed Sep 26, 12:33 AM

Following the season-ending injury to CB Brent Grimes (Achilles'), CB Dominique Franks is now the team's starting nickel back.

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  Falcons | Dominique Franks re-signed     Thu Sep 6, 11:56 AM

The Atlanta Falcons re-signed free-agent CB Dominique Franks Thursday, Sept. 6. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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  Steelers | Trio of CBs try out    Wed Sep 5, 10:53 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers recently worked out free-agent CBs Dominique Franks (Falcons), Terrence Johnson (Colts) and Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (Cowboys).

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  Chiefs | Several worked out    Wed Sep 5, 10:47 PM

The Kansas City Chiefs had LB Bobby Carpenter (Patriots), CB Chris Carr (Vikings), CB Dominique Franks (Falcons) and LB Bryan Kehl (Redskins) in for tryouts Wednesday, Sept. 5.

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  Falcons | Make moves to reach 53-man roster    Fri Aug 31, 06:16 PM

The Atlanta Falcons have waived LB Spencer Adkins, LB Rico Council, WR Drew Davis, CB Dominique Franks, OT Bryce Harris, LB Jerrell Harris, WR Marcus Jackson, CB Marty Markett, RB Dimitri Nance, DE Conrad Obi, DT Micanor Regis, WR James Rodgers, CB Peyton Thompson and SS Suaesi Tuimaunei. The team has reached injury settlements to TE Lamark Brown (undisclosed) and OG Andrew Jackson (undisclosed). The team have waived injured WR Kerry Meier (undisclosed) and placed SS Shann Schillinger (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2012 season. FB Mike Cox and LB Joe Zelenka have been released.

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  Falcons | Harry Douglas has chance to be punt returner    Fri Jun 22, 01:56 PM

Atlanta Falcons special teams coach Keith Armstrong said WR Harry Douglas has a good chance to win the punt return job during training camp. CBs Dominique Franks and James Rodgers are also expected to compete for the punt return job.

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  Falcons | Several work as kick returners    Wed May 30, 02:20 PM

Atlanta Falcons WRs Harry Douglas and James Rodgers and CBs Brent Grimes and Dominique Franks worked as kick returners during organized team activities Tuesday, May 29.

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  Falcons | Two candidates to be punt returner    Sun May 13, 02:06 PM

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said WR Harry Douglas and CB Dominique Franks are candidates to win the punt returner duties.

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  Falcons | Kelvin Hayden doubtful to play    Wed Nov 30, 04:28 PM

Atlanta Falcons CB Kelvin Hayden (toe) is 'very doubtful' to play in Week 13 against the Houston Texans due to a dislocated toe. CB Dominique Franks is set to start at left cornerback, with CB Christopher Owens moving to left cornerback in the nickel.

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  Falcons | Dominique Franks, Chris Owens might see more time    Tue Nov 29, 10:07 PM

Atlanta Falcons CBs Dominique Franks and Chris Owens might see more time in Week 13 against the Houston Texans, as CBs Brent Grimes (knee) and Kelvin Hayden (toe) might not be available. Franks and Owens saw extensive playing time in Week 12.

Footballguys view: The Texans should still rely on the run with a rookie QB at the helm despite the injuries in the Falcons secondary.

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  Falcons | Kelvin Hayden, James Sanders might see more time    Tue Oct 11, 09:58 PM

Atlanta Falcons CB Kelvin Hayden and FS James Sanders might see more time in Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers if SS William Moore (shoulder) and CB Chris Owens (concussion) are unable to go. FS Shaun Schillinger and CB Dominique Franks would also slide up the depth chart if Moore and Owens are out.

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  Falcons | Kelvin Hayden could compete for nickel back job    Thu Sep 1, 01:28 PM

Atlanta Falcons CB Kelvin Hayden is expected to compete with CBs Chris Owens and Dominique Franks for the nickel back job.

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  Falcons | Nickel back job still open     Sun Aug 21, 01:22 PM

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said the team still has not decided whether CB Dominique Franks or CB Chris Owens will be the nickel back this season.

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  Falcons | Dominique Franks records two tackles    Sat Aug 13, 12:38 AM

Atlanta Falcons CB Dominique Franks posted two solo tackles in the preseason opener Friday, Aug. 12, against the Miami Dolphins. He also impressed on punt returns, totaling 38 yards on a pair of chances. 'Great blocking. They were holding them up at the line of scrimmage and were giving me a free chance to catch the bell,' Franks said. 'I just set up the blocks. I have to credit the blocking. It's more than just me out there.'

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  Falcons | Dominique Franks showing improvement    Sat Jun 25, 03:46 PM

Atlanta Falcons CB Dominique Franks looked to be more comfortable with his back pedaling and ablility to break on the ball during player-organized workouts.

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  Falcons | Week 17 Inactives    Sun Jan 2, 11:50 AM

The Atlanta Falcons have declared CB Dominique Franks, OT Garrett Reynolds, QB John Parker Wilson, DL Lawrence Sidbury, OL Mike P. Johnson, SS Rafael Bush, LB Spencer Adkins, DL Trey Lewis inactive for Week 17.

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  Falcons | Week 16 Inactives    Mon Dec 27, 07:20 PM

The Atlanta Falcons have declared RB Antone Smith, CB Dominique Franks, OT Garrett Reynolds, QB John Parker Wilson, DL Lawrence Sidbury, OL Mike P. Johnson, LB Spencer Adkins, DL Trey Lewis inactive for Week 16.

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  Falcons | Week 15 Inactives    Sun Dec 19, 03:33 PM

The Atlanta Falcons have declared RB Antone Smith, CB Dominique Franks, OT Garrett Reynolds, QB John Parker Wilson, DL Lawrence Sidbury, OL Mike P. Johnson, LB Spencer Adkins, DL Trey Lewis inactive for Week 15.

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  Falcons | Week 14 Inactives    Sun Dec 12, 11:55 AM

The Atlanta Falcons have declared LB Coy Wire, CB Dominique Franks, OT Garrett Reynolds, RB Jason Snelling, QB John Parker Wilson, DL Lawrence Sidbury, OL Mike P. Johnson, DL Trey Lewis inactive for Week 14.

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  Falcons | Week 13 Inactives    Sun Dec 5, 03:02 PM

The Atlanta Falcons have declared RB Antone Smith, CB Dominique Franks, OT Garrett Reynolds, RB Jason Snelling, QB John Parker Wilson, DL Lawrence Sidbury, OL Mike P. Johnson, DL Trey Lewis inactive for Week 13.

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  Falcons | Week 11 Inactives    Sun Nov 21, 03:08 PM

The Atlanta Falcons have declared CB Dominique Franks, OT Garrett Reynolds, RB Gartrell Johnson, DL John Abraham, QB John Parker Wilson, OL Mike P. Johnson, LB Spencer Adkins, DL Trey Lewis inactive for Week 11.

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  Falcons | Week 10 Inactives    Thu Nov 11, 07:01 PM

The Atlanta Falcons have declared CB Dominique Franks, OT Garrett Reynolds, QB John Parker Wilson, TE Justin Peelle, DL Lawrence Sidbury, OL Mike P. Johnson, LB Sean Weatherspoon, DL Trey Lewis inactive for Week 10.

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  Falcons | Week 9 Inactives    Sun Nov 7, 11:47 AM

The Atlanta Falcons have declared CB Dominique Franks, OT Garrett Reynolds, QB John Parker Wilson, TE Justin Peelle, DL Lawrence Sidbury, OL Mike P. Johnson, LB Sean Weatherspoon, DL Trey Lewis inactive for Week 9.

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  Falcons | Week 6 Inactives    Sun Oct 17, 11:40 AM

The Atlanta Falcons have declared CB Dominique Franks, OT Garrett Reynolds, RB Gartrell Johnson, QB John Parker Wilson, DL Lawrence Sidbury, OL Mike P. Johnson, LB Sean Weatherspoon, DL Trey Lewis inactive for Week 6.

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  Falcons | Week 5 Inactives    Sun Oct 10, 11:48 AM

The Atlanta Falcons have declared CB Dominique Franks, OT Garrett Reynolds, RB Gartrell Johnson, QB John Parker Wilson, DL Lawrence Sidbury, WR Michael Jenkins, OL Mike P. Johnson, DL Trey Lewis inactive for Week 5.

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  Falcons | Week 4 Inactives    Sun Oct 3, 11:54 AM

The Atlanta Falcons have declared CB Dominique Franks, OT Garrett Reynolds, RB Gartrell Johnson, QB John Parker Wilson, WR Michael Jenkins, OL Mike P. Johnson, LB Sean Weatherspoon, DL Trey Lewis inactive for Week 4.

Footballguys view: Mike Peterson becomes a better IDP play with Weatherspoon out.

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  Falcons | Week 1 Inactives    Sun Sep 12, 08:52 AM

The Atlanta Falcons have declared RB Antone Smith, CB Dominique Franks, OT Garrett Reynolds, OG Joe Hawley, QB John Parker Wilson, WR Michael Jenkins, OL Mike P. Johnson, LB Spencer Adkins inactive for Week 1.

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  Falcons | Brent Grimes will be a game-time decision Thursday    Wed Aug 18, 11:35 PM

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said CB Brent Grimes (groin) will be a game-time decision for the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 19, reports CBSSports.com. If Grimes isn't unable to play, CB Chevis Jackson and CB Dominique Franks could see more playing time.

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  Falcons | Dominique Franks believes he can have impact as returner    Wed Aug 4, 05:02 PM

Atlanta Falcons CB Dominique Franks said he believes he can be an impact player for the team this season as a punt and kick returner but knows that he will have to earn the playing time, reports Daniel Cox, of AtlantaFalcons.com.

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  Falcons | Joe Hawley, Dominique Franks agree to terms    Tue Jun 15, 03:58 PM

The Atlanta Falcons have signed fourth-round draft choice OG Joe Hawley and fifth-round draft choice CB Dominique Franks to four-year contracts, a source told Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: Franks is a natural athlete who can track deep passes with ease. He plays too aggressive at times and will get beat by double moves and pump fakes. We'll see if the Falcons can coach him up and get the most out of his high upside.

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