Chargers get a much-needed break with Orlando Franklin's injury
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 25: Orlando Franklin #74 of the San Diego Chargers leaves the game aginst the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm Stadium on October 25, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Orlando Franklin might not miss significant time after leaving the game on the trainer's cart. Harry How Getty Images
Chargers fans must've tossed a few remotes watching yet another lineman leave the game.
This time, guard Orlando Franklin needed a cart. But his prospects are much more promising than they seemed against the Raiders.
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Franklin must be relieved. He might not have to miss more time after a high ankle sprain forced him out of the lineup for three long weeks.
His team has a little wiggle room now, too. The veteran can play both guard and tackle -- something he might have to do if this season keeps taking its toll on San Diego's front five.
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