The Panthers re-signed Franklin to a one-year contract Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Franklin finished the regular season with 30 tackles (20 solo) and three passes defended, including a 99-yard interception returned for a touchdown, in 17 games.

Franklin (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Franklin is set to start at strong safety for Sunday's game against the Texans, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Franklin recorded four tackles (two solo) and returned an interception for a touchdown in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.

Franklin should start Sunday against the Vikings, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Franklin signed a one-year deal with the Panthers on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Franklin was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.

The Panthers placed Franklin (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Franklin (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Bill Voth of the team's official site reports.