Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers I didn’t hesitate when asked if he would face his former team, the New York Jets, in their Week 4 game on Sunday. Franklin-Myers, who spent several seasons with the Jets before joining the Broncos, expressed a straightforward attitude regarding the upcoming game.
“It’s going to take another week,” Franklin-Myers told reporters during a recent practice. “One of those chances to go out there and be dominant. Put in a dominant performance, play physical, run to the ball and play with the effort and physicality that I always do, except I know the guys.
The Jets made Franklin-Myers a key player after signing him off waivers from the Los Angeles Rams, who drafted him in the fourth round in 2018. Under Jets head coach Robert Saleh, and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, Franklin-Myers has become one of the league’s most reliable edge defenders, known for his consistency against the run and his ability to pressure quarterbacks.
John Franklin-Myers anticipates Broncos’ Week 4 clash with former team Jets
Speaking about his former teammates, Franklin-Myers acknowledged the friendships he made in New York, but made it clear those relationships would not impact his approach on Sunday.
“If you play in this league long enough, one thing for sure is that you’ll get to know pretty much everyone you play against,” Franklin-Myers said. “So it’s no different. These guys are good friends of mine, but they are not friends in this business. So, like I said, there is no friendly fire.
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The John Franklin-Myers trade to Denver in April wasn’t entirely unexpected, given the Jets’ depth along the defensive line. The move allowed Franklin-Myers to join a Broncos team looking to strengthen its defense while giving the Jets the flexibility to handle their crowded defensive front. Since joining Denver, Franklin-Myers has continued to bring the same intensity and production that made him stand out with the Jets.
The Week 4 matchup between the Denver Broncos and New York Jets will mark the first time Franklin-Myers will play against his former team. Although he downplayed the emotional aspect of the game, his comments suggest he is eager to make an impact as Denver looks to even its record at 2-2 after stunning the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third week.
