Steichen is “hopeful” Franklin will be available for training camp in July. The 28-year-old appeared on the Week 10 injury report with an ankle issue last season but managed to suit up for all 18 games. With the connective tissue now, hopefully, cleaned up, Franklin will attempt to record his fourth straight 100-plus-tackle season. His availability in July will tell us if he’s heading in the right direction.

Franklin missed Wednesday’s practice but was back on the field for two full practices before being removed form the report entirely. He is good to go for Week 10. Franklin leads the league in tackles (95) and has two TFLs plus an interception to his name this year.

Colts players are rarely practicing in a limited capacity these days, so Franklin going from a non-participant Wednesday to a full participant Thursday is par for the course. The talented run-defender can be safely expected to suit up in Week 10.

Franklin leads the NFL with 95 total tackles. He also has two TFLs and an interception. Franklin has been one of the few bright spots on a dreadful Colts defense this year. Losing him would be a tough blow to an already-struggling unit.