Bills Defensive Back Sam Franklin Suspended for One Game Over Spitting Allegation
Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin has been suspended for one game without pay by the NFL for allegedly spitting at an opponent during a game. Franklin denies the allegation and plans to appeal the suspension, making him the second…
Dothan, AL, October 21, 2026 —
Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin has been suspended for one game without pay by the NFL over an allegation that he spat at an opponent during a game. Franklin denies the allegation and plans to appeal, according to the information provided.
The suspension makes Franklin the second Bills player suspended for spitting. The available information does not identify the other player or say when that player was suspended. It also does not specify the game in which the alleged incident occurred, the opponent involved or when Franklin’s suspension was announced.
The allegation remains disputed: Franklin denies it, and his planned appeal means he intends to challenge the suspension. No details were provided about the basis for the NFL’s decision, the appeal process or when an appeal may be heard. The information also does not say whether the suspension could affect Franklin’s availability for a particular game.
The stated penalty is a one-game suspension without pay. No financial amount was provided. Further details about the allegation and the appeal were not included in the available summary.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN WAWROW, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.
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