Bubba Franks Released by the Jets

Bubba Franks re-signed with the New York Jets earlier in the offseason. But even prior to the start of training camp, Franks is out of a job. Unable to play in the team’s offseason minicamp and practices, the Jets decided to cut their ties with the tight end.

Last year with the Jets, Franks was only able to play in eight games due to injuries. In those eight games, he had six catches for 47 yards.

Prior to joining the Jets, Franks played for the Green Bay Packers for eight years. The 31-year-old played his college football at Miami and came into the league as a highly touted tight end prospect. With great size at 6-foot-6 and 265 pounds, Franks had his moments throughout the years.

In 122 career games, Franks has 262 catches, 2,347 receiving yards and 32 touchdowns. It’ll be interesting to see if Franks will catch on with another team. Since he hasn’t been healthy the last few seasons, he’ll first have to prove that he has put his injuries behind him and is ready to resume his career.

Bubba Franks Released (Image: Zuma Press)