Denver Broncos guard Orlando Franklin before the start of an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Denver Broncos Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)Michael Conroy/Associated Press

Orlando Franklin Injury: Updates on Broncos Star's Concussion and Return

Joseph ZuckerDec 28, 2014

Denver Broncos offensive lineman Orlando Franklin left the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Oakland Raiders with a concussion. He is active vs. Indianapolis/

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Franklin Active vs. Colts

Sunday, Jan. 11

Lindsay Jones of USA Today confirmed that Orlando Franklin is active for Sunday's game vs. Indianapolis:

Previously, the Broncos had listed Franklin as probable.

Franklin Probable vs. Colts

Saturday, Jan. 10

The Broncos list Franklin as probable for Sunday.

Jeff Legwold of ESPN reported Franklin returned to practice on Wednesday:

Franklin Suffers Concussion

Sunday, Dec. 28

The team announced that Franklin wouldn't return after sustaining a concussion.

Franklin, 27, has started all 16 games for the Broncos this season. He has only missed one regular-season game in four years with the team since being drafted in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft.

Franklin's availability for the playoffs will be crucial as he recovers from his concussion.