Sam Franklin Appeals One-Game NFL Suspension After Spitting Allegation
Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin is appealing the NFL's one-game suspension issued for allegedly spitting at a Las Vegas Raiders player during a recent game. Franklin denies the accusation, claiming he was defending himself.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, October 21, 2026 —
Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin is appealing a one-game suspension issued by the NFL after an allegation that he spat at a Las Vegas Raiders player during a recent game.
Franklin denies the accusation and says he was defending himself. The available information does not specify what he says prompted his actions, or provide further details about the alleged incident.
The suspension and appeal are the only disciplinary details provided. The date and location of the game, the identity of the Raiders player, and when the suspension was issued were not specified. The information also does not say when Franklin filed his appeal or when the league might decide it.
No statements from the NFL, the Raiders player, or the Bills were provided. The basis for the league’s suspension, including any explanation of its decision, was not included. The outcome of the appeal is also unknown.
For now, the dispute centers on opposing accounts: the NFL issued a one-game suspension over the allegation, while Franklin denies spitting at the player and characterizes his conduct as self-defense. Further details about the incident and the appeal were not available in the information provided.
Story summarized from the original created by By JOHN WAWROW, Associated Press on www.local10.com, see more information here.
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