Carolina Panthers protection Sam Franklin will pass over a longer time period after breaking his foot, head trainer Dave Canales mentioned Monday.
Franklin, 28, sustained the damage at follow Saturday, mentioned Canales, who expects him to go back right through the season.
“You’ll’t exchange Sam Franklin. However this can be a excellent alternative for guys to step up,” Canales mentioned.
One of the most staff’s core particular groups gamers, Franklin has began 9 of 64 video games in his 4 seasons in Carolina at linebacker and protection. He has 97 tackles for his profession, together with 30 final season when he recorded his lone interception, which he returned 99 yards for a landing in a 21-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4.
–Box Degree Media