NASHVILLE – The Titans have added another big piece to their defensive line.
On Thursday, the team signed former Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers.
The move reunites Franklin-Myers with Titans coach Robert Saleh, who coached Franklin-Myers with the New York Jets before he was traded to the Broncos.
The Broncos acquired Franklin-Myers in a trade with the Jets in 2024.
In 2025, Franklin-Myers played in 16 games, with 15 starts, and he tallied 7.5 sacks and 15 quarterback hits. Since 2024, among interior defensive linemen, Franklin-Myers ranks 7th in the NFL in sacks (14.5) and 13th in pressures (95), per PFF.
The 6-foot-4, 288-pound Franklin-Myers had seven sacks in 2024 as the Broncos set franchise records for sacks in each of the last two seasons.
A fourth-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 2018, Franklin-Myers has played in 114 career games, with 83 starts, and he's tallied 200 tackles, 34 sacks and 35 tackles for a loss.
The productive and durable Franklin-Myers started every game for the Jets in 2022 and 2023, and he started 31 of 34 games with the Broncos over the past two seasons.
Franklin-Myers played in college for the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
The Titans have added another big piece to their defensive line. On Thursday, the team signed former Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers.
John Franklin-Myers signs his contract at the Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park on March 12, 2026 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) reacts after a sack during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in Denver. (Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos via AP)
Denver Broncos' John Franklin-Myers hits Indianapolis Colts' Anthony Richardson as he throws during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Denver. (Brooke Sutton via AP)
Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) and Johnathan Cooper (0) celebrate a play against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)
Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) smiles prior to an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Denver, Colo. (Ben Swanson/Denver Broncos via AP)
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 in Las Vegas. (Brooke Sutton via AP)
Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) celebrates after sacking Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) walks out of the tunnel prior to an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 in Denver. (Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos via AP)
Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) celebrates after a sack during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Denver, Colo. (Ben Swanson/Denver Broncos via AP)
Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) celebrates after a sack during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in New Orleans. The Broncos defeated the Saints 33-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) pass rushes during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Denver. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Denver, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Denver. (Gabriel Christus/Denver Broncos via AP)
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones fumbles the ball as he is hit by New York Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Jets defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers reacts during the NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Patriots defeated the Jets 25-6. (Kathryn Riley via AP)
New York Jets defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers (91) runs toward the play during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Denver. The Broncos beat the Jets 26-0. (Matt Patterson via AP)
Los Angeles Rams rookie defensive end John Franklin-Myers (94) leaps and celebrates after sacking the quarterback for a first quarter loss of 9 yards at the New England Patriots 46 yard line during the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots defeated the Rams 13-3. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Los Angeles Rams defensive end John Franklin-Myers (94) strip sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during NFL Super Bowl 53 on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 in Atlanta. The Patriots defeated the Rams 13-3. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Los Angeles Rams defensive end John Franklin-Myers (94) celebrates after a play during an NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the Broncos, 10-6. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) runs through a group of teammates before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 in Denver. (Rachel O'Driscoll/Denver Broncos via AP)
