The Bills made a series of roster moves ahead of Thursday’s practice:

Active roster moves: DB Sam Franklin Jr. and DT DeWayne Carter

Buffalo announced that it has signed defensive back and special teams contributor Sam Franklin Jr. to the active 53-man roster. The Bills originally signed Franklin Jr. to the practice squad on Aug. 27 after he spent the offseason and training camp with the Broncos.

“He’s a safety by position, but he’s made his name on special teams in this league,” Beane shared after Franklin Jr. initially joined the team. “A standout gunner, kick cover player.”

Franklin Jr. began his NFL career in 2020 as an undrafted free agent with the Carolina Panthers and spent the last five seasons with the team.