John Franklin-Myers

Career Stats

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		114	34.0	200	23
2025		16	7.5	25	3.5
2024		17	7.0	40	6.5
2023		17	3.5

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Among DL contracts at this AAV tier, John Franklin-Myers earns a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI). The grade reflects a straightforward calculation: a seven-year veteran commanding $21M annually for interior pass-rush production that is consistently above-average but not elite. His 2025 season of 25 tackles and 7.5 sacks across 16 games aligns with the "reliable starter" tier — solid, dependable output that justifies a foundational defensive role without suggesting franchise-altering impact. At 29 years old, Franklin-Myers is paying a small premium for proven availability and reputation rather than peak performance arc; the three-year, $63M structure keeps the Titans committed to a veteran presence through the middle of the decade, which on a 3-14 team pursuing a rebuild makes this a calculated anchor move rather than a win-now gamble. The CVI reflects market-rate value for his profile — media consensus frames the deal as a smart foundational investment, not an overpay or bargain. Tennessee's recent additions across the roster (Faulk, Hill Jr., Tate) position Franklin-Myers as the established cornerstone of an emerging defensive identity, a role that justifies the commitment despite the franchise's current trajectory.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where John's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance AnalysisProcessing

A Performance grade for John Franklin-Myers is not currently available.

Fan Sentiment

Recent headlines push John Franklin-Myers' sentiment grade to a B, with Tennessee's broader season shaping the read. The Titans' three-year, $63M commitment to Franklin-Myers has generated solid approval from the analytical community, who view this as a smart foundational move for a defense looking to establish legitimacy—multiple outlets have praised the franchise-caliber investment at $21M AAV as market-rate value for a proven interior pass-rusher. His 2025 season production of 25 tackles and 7.5 sacks across 16 games reflects the kind of consistent, above-average output that justifies the media narrative framing him as a dependable veteran anchor rather than a high-risk gamble. The fact that his name is now being used as a comparative benchmark for emerging defensive linemen around the league signals meaningful respect among scouts, though some skepticism persists about whether his somewhat inconsistent track record fully justifies the price tag. Tennessee's recent offensive and defensive acquisitions—Keldric Faulk, Anthony Hill Jr., and Carnell Tate—underscore a broader rebuild philosophy that positions Franklin-Myers as the established cornerstone of that effort, a framing that has kept sentiment buoyed despite the Titans' 3-14 record last season. The prevailing view is that a healthy Franklin-Myers gives Tennessee exactly the defensive disruptor they need, positioning him as one of the clearer wins in the franchise's recent transaction history.