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All clear Thursday Franklin (ankle) was a full participant during Thursday's practice.

Impact Franklin was a limited participant Wednesday, but as evidenced by this news, he appears on track for Sunday's game against the Broncos. Franklin has yet to play since Week 10 dealing with the ankle injury, so his addition in the lineup will be a boost to the defense and special teams.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Vikings Franklin (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Despite practicing without limitations to start the week, Franklin is unavailable for Sunday's NFC showdown. His absence hurts Carolina's secondary depth. Myles Hartsfield appears to be the primary backup to starters Juston Burris and Tre Boston. Rookie linebacker Jeremy Chinn figures to get some work at safety in select packages, too.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Clear of ankle injury Franklin (ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Impact The 24-year-old was inactive for Sunday's win over Detroit with the ankle issue, but he had no limitations at Wednesday's practice. Franklin was seeing significant snaps before suffering the injury Week 10 and could return to that role in the secondary.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Detroit Franklin (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Lions, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact The undrafted rookie out of Temple will miss the first game of his career. He's taken on more responsibility of late, as he started the last four games and posted 18 tackles, a sack and a pass breakup. Myles Hartsfield could see more reps in nickel packages with Franklin on the sidelines.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Best game as pro Franklin finished with seven tackles (five solo) and a sack in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Franklin has elevated his play since being promoted to the starting lineup in place of the injured Juston Burris (ribs), and Jeremy Chinn (knee) being sidelined Sunday afforded him even more opportunities. As a result, the rookie not only led the Panthers in tackles, but also recorded his first career sack. That production should help his case to keep a valuable role regardless of when Burris returns.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start at safety Franklin is expected to start at strong safety Sunday against the Saints because Juston Burris (ribs) is on injured reserve, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact The undrafted rookie out of Temple finished last week's game after Burris departed, and he posted two solo tackles. Franklin should handle a full workload as long as he holds his own, and he could have a busy day trying to slow down Saints running back Alvin Kamara.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE