49ers NT Aubrayo Franklin sprained his left knee on Monday. According to the Associated Press, "Franklin, the centerpiece of Nolan's 3-4 defense, left training camp on a cart during the morning practice, but an afternoon MRI exam revealed only a sprained medial collateral ligament. The 49ers expect Franklin, who left Baltimore to sign with San Francisco in the offseason, to be ready to play by early September." Could be a big loss for San Fran, don't you think?
Franklin's knee injury could be problematic for Niners' 3-4 defense - USATODAY.com