Franklin (knee) had his suspension lifted Tuesday after the three-week punishment ended, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston

EDGE Analysis

The wide receiver was suspended by the NFL for violating league COVID-19 protocols by misrepresenting his vaccination status. Franklin is still recovering from an ACL tear from the 2020 preseason and remains a free agent entering Week 16.

The NFL announced Thursday that Franklin (knee) has been suspended three games for violating jointly developed and administered NFL-NFLPA COVID-19 protocols.

EDGE Analysis

Franklin was suspended following a joint NFL-NFLPA review into recent allegations that he misrepresented his vaccination status. The free-agent wideout has already accepted the three-game ban and has waived his right to appeal, making him ineligible to play until Week 16 if he signs with a team. Franklin, who is recovering from an ACL tear suffered last September, has been on the open market since the Buccaneers waived him from the PUP list during the preseason.

Tampa Bay waived Franklin (knee) from the physically unable to perform list with an injury settlement Thursday, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.

EDGE Analysis

Franklin underwent surgery for a torn ACL in September 2020, and he doesn't appear to be fully recovered yet as he failed his physical Tuesday. If he is able to get healthy, the 26-year-old will be free to sign with another team during the 2021 campaign.

Franklin (knee) cleared waivers and reverted to Tampa Bay's PUP list Wednesday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

EDGE Analysis

Franklin was waived with a failed physical designation Tuesday, and he'll move to the PUP list after passing through the waiver wire unclaimed. The 26-year-old underwent surgery for a torn ACL in September 2020 and apparently isn't fully recovered.

Franklin (knee) was waived with a failed physical designation by the Buccaneers on Tuesday,Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Franklin was placed on the PUP list prior to the start of training camp as he continued to recover from ACL surgery. However, it appears he may not be as far along as the Buccaneers had thought, given his failed physical status. Once he is fully recovered, the wideout will look to sign on with a new club.

The Buccaneers placed Franklin (knee) on the active/PUP list Thursday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Franklin is still making his way back from surgery undergone to repair a torn left ACL last offseason. A versatile athlete who played both wideout and quarterback in college, Franklin will continue to progress in his rehab with an eye toward Week 1.

Franklin underwent surgery Tuesday to repair the torn ACL in his left knee, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Franklin was placed on season-ending injured reserve before the full severity of his knee issue was revealed. The 25-year-old's rehab process should leave him with ample time to return to full health for 2021.

Franklin underwent surgery on his left knee, and he was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Franklin will be shut down for the season after he was injured Aug. 21. It's an unfortunate injury because head coach Bruce Arians liked Franklin's versatility on offense and also believed he could be an emergency quarterback. The 25-year-old will turn his attention to the 2021 campaign.

Franklin (leg) was placed on season-ending injured reserve Sunday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The versatile Franklin was carted off during Friday's practice, and this latest report confirms the extent of his injury. The 25-year-old's placement on IR before final roster cuts means he's ineligible to return during the 2020 campaign. Franklin had been envisioned as a possible emergency quarterback on game day this coming season, and there was also a possibility he could have had a minor offensive role on occasion.

Franklin (leg) was carted off the field during Friday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old wide receiver has played in just one game since entering the league in 2018, but the Buccaneers believed he was athletic enough to make the team this year and serve as a depth receiver and even an emergency quarterback. There's no clarification about the severity or nature of Franklin's injury.