John Franklin-Myers

Career StatsC

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

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Titans handed John Franklin-Myers a fair deal that borders on slight overpay territory, earning a C CVI grade for a three-year, $63M commitment that pays the veteran defensive lineman $21M annually. Franklin-Myers profiles as a serviceable starter who brings consistent but unspectacular production, and that $21M AAV slots him into the upper-middle tier of defensive line contracts — a reasonable price point for his caliber, though not exactly a bargain. At 29, he's entering the contract at an age where defensive linemen typically maintain their effectiveness for 2-3 more seasons, making the three-year term well-aligned with his expected production window. The $42M in guaranteed money provides Tennessee with some injury protection while giving Franklin-Myers significant security, creating a balanced risk structure that works for both sides. This represents solid roster-building for the Titans — they're paying market rate for a dependable veteran who should anchor their defensive front without breaking the budget or gambling on declining performance.

Performance Analysis

John Franklin-Myers grades as a serviceable starter among NFL defensive linemen — a middle-of-the-pack player at the position. His strongest area is sack production at 0.47 (well above the NFL average of 0.21), ranking as elite for the position. Tackling, at 1.56 compared to an NFL average of 2.30, is where he falls short relative to the position. With 114 career games, there is a large sample size backing this grade.

Fan Sentiment

The Titans land a legitimate interior pass-rusher in a quality starter move. Multiple outlets confirmed the three-year, $63M deal, signaling Tennessee's serious defensive rebuild intentions. The $21M average annual value is the clearest signal — market-rate for a proven edge disruptor. Fans are debating whether the price is justified given Franklin-Myers' inconsistent production history. If he stays healthy, this signing solidifies Tennessee's defensive front for the next two seasons.