Bills’ Sam Franklin Suspended One Game; Plans Appeal
The NFL suspended Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin for one game without pay for spitting at an opponent during a recent game. Franklin denies the accusation and plans to appeal the league's decision.
Bakersfield, CA, October 21, 2026 —
The NFL suspended Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin for one game without pay after accusing him of spitting at an opponent during a recent game. Franklin denies the accusation and plans to appeal the league’s decision.
The information provided does not identify the opponent, specify when or where the game took place, or describe the incident in further detail. It also does not state when the league announced the suspension or when Franklin’s appeal will be heard. No response from the Bills or the opponent was included.
The suspension is for one game and is without pay, according to the available account. The league’s decision remains subject to Franklin’s planned appeal. The account does not explain the appeal process, provide a timeline for a ruling, or say whether the suspension will be served before the appeal is resolved.
Franklin’s denial and intention to appeal are the only response attributed to him in the information provided. No direct quotation from Franklin or the league was supplied. Further details about the league’s findings, the evidence it considered, and the outcome of the appeal were not available.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN WAWROW, Associated Press on www.kget.com, see more information here.
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