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Packers RB Franklin ends career because of injury (Yahoo Sports)
Green Bay Packers running back Johnathan Franklin's NFL career is over after a neck injury he suffered last November. Coach Mike McCarthy made the announcement after Thursday's final minicamp practice, saying he had ''unfortunate news'' about Franklin, who joined the team as a fourth-round pick out of UCLA last year and was injured on a kickoff return against Minnesota on Nov. 24. He's as classy of a young man that's walked through these doors.'' Franklin carried 19 times for 107 yards and a touchdown as a rookie last season. His biggest game came at Cincinnati on Sept. 22, when pressed into action because of injuries to Eddie Lacy and James Starks. More...
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