The Denver Broncos traded a 2026 sixth-round pick to the New York Jets during this year’s NFL draft in exchange for defensive end John Franklin-Myers. Because the Jets were in a salary cap pinch, the Broncos were able to acquire the defensive lineman at a bargain price.
Denver coach Sean Payton described Franklin-Myers as a “powerful” player last month. The 27-year-old defensive lineman discussed getting the opportunity to join the Broncos during organized team activities in June.
“Denver came up and shoot, what an opportunity I had. I talked to the coaches and talked to the staff members,” Franklin-Myers said. “I just heard the vision, heard what they wanted to do for me, how I could help this team and the opportunity that was presented. To play for Coach Sean Payton, I couldn’t pass that up.”
Check out the highlights from Franklin-Myers’ time in New York below:
The sixth-year defensive lineman has totaled 135 tackles, 61 quarterback hits, 19.5 sacks, seven pass breakups, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and one interception in 81 career games (52 starts). He’ll look to build on those totals with the Broncos this fall.
