Bills Defensive Back Sam Franklin Suspended for One Game
Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin has been suspended for one game by the NFL for allegedly spitting at an opponent, a charge he denies and plans to appeal.
Evansville, IN, October 21, 2026 —
Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin has received a one-game suspension from the NFL over an allegation that he spat at an opponent. Franklin denies the charge and plans to appeal, according to the available account.
The information provided does not identify the opponent or say when or where the alleged incident occurred. It also does not include the NFL’s explanation for the suspension, details of the appeal process or a statement from Franklin beyond his denial and intention to appeal.
The account does not specify when the suspension would take effect or whether Franklin’s appeal could affect its timing. No additional details about the league’s decision or the circumstances surrounding the allegation were provided.
For now, the reported outcome is a one-game suspension, alongside Franklin’s denial and planned appeal. The allegation remains disputed, and the available information does not describe any further findings or response from the parties involved.
Details about the case are limited to the suspension, the alleged conduct and Franklin’s stated position. The timing of any appeal decision, as well as any further comments from the NFL, the Bills or the opponent, was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN WAWROW, Associated Press on www.tristatehomepage.com, see more information here.
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