Bills Sign Safety Franklin: Smart Move for Special Teams

0:00It's March 5th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. The Buffalo Bills have signed Safety Sam Franklin Jr. to a three-year contract worth $6,490,000. This deal highlights their investment in special teams with a $1,250,000 signing bonus and $2,500, $30,000 fully guaranteed right at signing, covering the bonus in his 2026 base salary. The contract also includes a $1,670,000 injury guarantee on his 2027 salary, balancing protection. For both sides, Bills' management structured it to keep costs low while securing Franklin as a key contributor. Fans and analysts see this as a smart move for Buffalo's typical special team strategy. It positions Franklin affordably on the roster without straining the salary cap, especially if he stays healthy and productive. Year by year, his cap hit starts at $1,746,676 in 2026, rises to $2,490,000 in 2027, and then drops to $2,240,000 in 2028.

1:13Deadcap charges the crease over time too, making cuts easier if needed. Overall, this could turn into a quiet value signing for the Bills if Franklin keeps delivering on special teams, reflecting their savvy approach to. Roster building. The Daily News Now as made possible was support from our sponsor. Head in, sound on, lights out. That is the routine. S-o-l-i-soli-pilo-dot-com, head in.