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  Lions | Three roster moves made by Detroit    Thu Jul 28, 06:22 PM

Free-agent LB Dominique Tovell (Saints) signed with the Detroit Lions Thursday, July 28. WR Damian Copeland and LB Jerry Franklin were released.

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  Saints | Week 17 Inactives    Sun Dec 28, 11:52 AM

The New Orleans Saints have declared WR Brandon Coleman, LB Jerry Franklin, FS Kenny Vaccaro, LB Moise Fokou, WR Seantavius Jones, CB Stanley Jean-Baptiste, OT Terron Armstead inactive for Week 17.

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  Saints | Two signed to active roster    Fri Dec 26, 06:57 PM

New Orleans Saints WR Brandon Coleman and LB Jerry Franklin were signed to the active roster from the practice squad Friday, Dec. 26.

Footballguys view: Coleman is a long, lean receiver with good speed in the Marques Colston mold, so he could start to improve his long-term outlook with the franchise if he gets on the field and makes a few plays against Tampa Sunday.

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  Saints | Sign Jerry Franklin to PS    Tue Nov 18, 06:26 PM

The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent LB Jerry Franklin (Chiefs) to the practice squad Tuesday, Nov. 18.

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  NFL | Jerry Franklin clears waivers    Mon Nov 10, 06:07 PM

Free-agent LB Jerry Franklin (Chiefs) cleared waivers Monday, Nov. 10, and is allowed to sign with any team.

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  Chiefs | Joe Mays activated    Sat Nov 8, 11:22 AM

The Kansas City Chiefs activated LB Joe Mays (wrist) from the Active/Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Nov. 8. The team also waived LB Jerry Franklin.

Footballguys view: Mays is a run-stuffing linebacker who should help the Chiefs run defense.

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  Chiefs | Thursday practice report    Thu Nov 6, 06:08 PM

Kansas City Chiefs CB Jamell Fleming (hamstring), LB Jerry Franklin (hamstring) and LB Josh Martin (hamstring, knee) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 6. LB Tamba Hali (knee), WR Donnie Avery (groin), CB Chris Owens (knee) and LB Frank Zombo (non-injury related) were limited. S Eric Berry (ankle), CB Phillip Gaines (ankle, quadriceps), RB Cyrus Gray (hand), WR Junior Hemingway (hamstring) and CB Sean Smith participated fully.

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  Chiefs | Wednesday practice report    Wed Nov 5, 06:00 PM

Kansas City Chiefs CB Jamell Fleming (hamstring), LB Jerry Franklin (hamstring) and LB Josh Martin (hamstring, knee) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 5. WR Donnie Avery (groin), LB Tamba Hali (knee) and CB Christopher Owens (knee) were limited, while S Eric Berry (ankle), CB Phillip Gaines (ankle, quadriceps), RB Cyrus Gray (hand) and WR Junior Hemingway (hamstring) practiced in full.

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  Chiefs | Eight signed to practice squad    Mon Sep 1, 08:33 AM

The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed C Ben Gottschalk, RB Charcandrick West, OG Ricky Henry, WR Darryl Surgent, WR Fred Williams, FB Jordan Campbell and DE Kona Schewenke to the practice squad. LB Jerry Franklin (Bears) was also signed to the practice squad.

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  Bears | Jerry Franklin released    Sat Aug 30, 02:13 PM

Chicago Bears LB Jerry Franklin has been released.

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  Bears | D.J. Williams placed on IR    Fri Oct 18, 10:43 PM

The Chicago Bears placed LB D.J. Williams (pectoral) on the season-ending Injured Reserve list Friday, Oct. 18, and they promoted LB Jerry Franklin from the practice squad to the active roster in the corresponding move.

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  Bears | Seven signed    Wed Sep 4, 08:17 AM

The Chicago Bears signed free-agent QB Jerrod Johnson (Seahawks), WR Ricardo Lockette (49ers) and re-signed LB Jerry Franklin, CB Demontre Hurst, TE Fendi Onobun, FB Harvey Unga and DE Aston Whiteside to the practice squad.

Footballguys view: Lockette is an interesting speedster to monitor in super deep dynasty leagues. He can get on top of the defense in a hurry and track the ball over his shoulder.

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  Bears | Two cut    Fri Aug 30, 10:06 AM

The Chicago Bears waived QB Jordan Palmer and WR Josh Lenz.

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  Bears | Several LBs could be moving up depth chart    Fri Mar 15, 10:16 PM

The Chicago Bears lost LB Nick Roach (Raiders) to free agency, and it's uncertain if free-agent LB Brian Urlacher (Bears) will join him in leaving. The team has seven linebackers under contract, with only LBs Lance Briggs and Blake Costanzo having started an NFL game. LBs Dom DeCicco, Jerry Franklin, J.T. Thomas, Patrick Trahan and Lawrence Wilson could see more responsibilities in 2013.

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  Bears | Two more land on IR    Tue Dec 11, 02:42 PM

The Chicago Bears placed S Craig Steltz (chest) and CB Sherrick McManis (knee) on the Injured Reserve Tuesday, Dec. 11. The team also signed free-agent LB Jerry Franklin (Broncos) to an undisclosed two-year deal and promoted WR Joe Anderson to the active roster. OG Chris Riley was re-signed to the practice squad and OL Andre Gurode was waived.

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  Broncos | 19 released    Fri Aug 31, 08:18 PM

The Denver Broncos released DE Jamie Blatnick, FS Rafael Bush, CB Drayton Florence, LB Jerry Franklin, DT Ben Garland, OG Adam Grant, OT Ryan Harris, WR Jason Hill, OG Tony Hills, SS Duke Ihenacho, TE Cornelius Ingram, RB Jeremiah Johnson, LB Mike Mohamed, WR Greg Orton, WR Gerell Robinson, DT Sealver Siliga, CB Syd'Quan Thompson, OG Wayne Tribue and QB Adam Weber Friday, Aug. 31.

Footballguys view: Knowshon Moreno beat out Jeremiah Johnson for a spot in the backfield. Gerell Robinson was trying to stick with his college quarterback Brock Osweiler, but he missed the cut.

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  Broncos | 12 undrafted rookie free agents added    Sun Apr 29, 03:09 AM

The Denver Broncos have agreed to terms with undrafted rookie free agents DE Jamie Blatnick (Oklahoma State), LS Aaron Brewer (San Diego State), LB Elliot Coffey (Baylor), LB Jerry Franklin (Arkansas), SS Duke Ihenacho (San Jose State), LB Steven Johnson (Kansas), CB Coryell Judie (Texas A&M), TE Anthony Miller (California), OT Mike Remmers (Oregon State), WR Gerell Robinson (Arizona State), G Wayne Tribue (Temple) and G Austin Wuebbels (Missouri).

Footballguys view: The addition of Robinson is interesting as he'll be teamed up with his college QB Brock Osweiler. Robinson has the hands and route running ability to at least make the practice squad in 2012.

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  NFL | Jerry Franklin participates in Pro Day    Thu Mar 8, 04:05 PM

University of Arkansas LB Jerry Franklin measured 6-foot-1, 242 pounds at his Pro Day Tuesday, March 6. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.70 seconds and 4.68 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.98 seconds. He measured a 37 1/2-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot-3 broad jump.

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