Orlando Franklin Injury: Updates on Chargers OT's Knee and Return

Orlando Franklin left the San Diego Chargers' Week 7 blowout loss at the hands of the Oakland Raiders with a knee injury. He hadn't played since but is ready to return. 

Continue for updates.

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Franklin Active for Week 11 

Sunday, Nov. 22

The Chargers announced that Franklin was available to play against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Latest on Franklin's Practice Status

Thursday, Nov. 19

The Chargers announced Franklin was a full participant at practice Thursday after being a limited participant Wednesday.

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What Franklin's  Return Means for Chargers

With Franklin having not played since Week 7, the Chargers have been forced to use swingman Kenny Wiggins at left guard.

Franklin should slip back into his starting role, which will give the Bolts some much-needed depth.

San Diego has struggled running the football this season, as rookie running back Melvin Gordon's debut season has been a disappointment.

Franklin's absence hasn't helped in that regard, but there may be hope that Gordon, Danny Woodhead and the Chargers running backs can finally take some pressure off quarterback Philip Rivers with Franklin back in the fold.