2:03 PM - Sam Franklin (Car) Panthers re-signed Franklin to a one-year contract Wednesday, Joe Person of Athletic reports.

2:40 PM - Sam Franklin (Car) 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.

11:54 AM - Sam Franklin (Car) (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

11:43 AM - Sam Franklin (Car) is set to start at strong safety for Sunday's game against the Texans, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

11:42 AM - Sam Franklin (Car) recorded four tackles (two solo) and returned an interception for a touchdown in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.

12:32 PM - Sam Franklin (Car) should start Sunday against the Vikings, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

5:30 PM - Sam Franklin (Car) signed a one-year deal with the Panthers on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

6:04 PM - Sam Franklin (Car) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.

12:42 PM - Sam Franklin (Car) Panthers placed Franklin (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

12:09 PM - Sam Franklin (Car) (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Bill Voth of the team's official site reports.

6:57 PM - Sam Franklin (Car) (ankle) was a full participant during Thursday's practice.

12:05 PM - Sam Franklin (Car) (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

6:05 PM - Sam Franklin (Car) (ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

11:58 AM - Sam Franklin (Car) (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Lions, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.