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Bills safety Sam Franklin suspended one game for alleged spitting
The NFL suspended Bills safety Sam Franklin for one game after saying he spat at a Raiders player.
The incident happened after the Raiders scored an extra point with 1:32 left in Buffalo’s win last Sunday.
Franklin vehemently denies spitting at a Raiders player and plans to appeal the suspension.
Another Bills safety, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, also faces a one-game suspension for spitting at a Raiders player.
Buffalo has a bye this week, so Franklin would miss the Week 8 game against Baltimore if the suspension stands.
Franklin has played in all six of the Bills’ games this season, mainly on special teams, and has made six tackles.
The NFL suspended Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin Jr. for one game without pay over an alleged spitting incident against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Franklin denies the allegation and plans to appeal.
The league said the incident happened with 1:32 left in Buffalo’s 33-30 win, after the Raiders made an extra point.
Franklin is the second Bills player suspended for spitting during the game; teammate C.J. Gardner-Johnson also received a one-game suspension.
If the ban is upheld, Franklin will miss Buffalo’s Week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens.
- Who
- Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin Jr. was suspended by the NFL.
- What
- He received a one-game suspension without pay over an alleged spitting incident. Franklin denies the allegation and plans to appeal.
- When
- The NFL announced the suspension on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The incident occurred with 1:32 left in the game.
- Where
- During the Buffalo Bills’ game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.
- Why
- The NFL said Franklin spat at an opposing player after the Raiders made an extra point.
Sam Franklin Jr.
NFL
Allegation
Sam Franklin Jr.
Franklin denies spitting at a Raiders player.
NFL
The NFL suspended Franklin for spitting at an opposing player.
Appeal
Sam Franklin Jr.
Franklin plans to appeal the suspension.
NFL
The league announced a one-game suspension without pay.
Franklin’s alleged incident occurred with 1:32 left in Buffalo’s 33-30 win over the Raiders.
The NFL suspended Bills teammate C.J. Gardner-Johnson for one game without pay over a spitting incident in the game.
The NFL announced Franklin’s one-game suspension without pay.
Franklin will miss Buffalo’s game against the Baltimore Ravens if his appeal is unsuccessful.
- Suspension
- One game without pay
- Incident time
- 1:32 remaining
- Game score
- Bills 33, Raiders 30
- Opponent
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Potential missed game
- Week 8 against the Baltimore Ravens
- Franklin’s season tackles
- Six in six games
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