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

Impact 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.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Franklin was waived with a failed physical designation Tuesday, and after going unclaimed by the NFL's other 31 teams, he'll move to the Bucs' PUP list. The 26-year-old underwent surgery for a torn ACL in September 2020 and apparently isn't fully recovered.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE