Franklin Jr. Steps In at Safety | Buffalo Bills News

Sam Franklin Jr. is surprising everyone by getting key safety reps at training camp, stepping in for injured C.J. Gardner-Johnson — and outshining rookie Jalon Kilgore in the process. Despite being a veteran special teams standout, Franklin’s offseason contract and physical profile made him a logical fit as the Bills’ new defensive staff, led by Jim Leonhard, reshuffles roles early in camp. While his primary role remains special teams, this unexpected opportunity highlights how the Bills are building depth — and giving overlooked players a shot to prove themselves. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f1588b4606d2bda6