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.
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)
