The Oakland Raiders claimed WR Will Franklin off of waivers from the Detroit Lions, Scout.com has confirmed. Franklin, who was waived by the Lions last Friday, was originally drafted in the by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2008 draft. Franklin is known mainly as a possession receiver who can play the slot. Source: Scout.com
Don't get too excited about Franklin. When he's on the field, he almost never gets open, and when he does, he just drops the ball.