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Bills DB Sam Franklin appeals NFL’s 1-game suspension for spitting at Raiders player, AP source says

Headline from WHEC Rochester, from the development of Oct 21, 2026

Newest development Oct 23, 2026 · 4 reportsBills' Sam Franklin wins appeal of one-game spitting suspension, has it reduced to a fine

Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin has appealed the NFL’s decision to suspend him for one game without pay for allegedly spitting at a Raiders opponent during a game last weekend, according to a person with knowledge of the discussions.

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    Bills DB Sam Franklin appeals NFL’s 1-game suspension for spitting at Raiders player, AP source says

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    Bills' Sam Franklin wins appeal of one-game spitting suspension, has it reduced to a fine

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  1. WIVB Buffalo

    Bills DB Sam Franklin Jr. suspended for spitting (opens WIVB Buffalo)

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    WIVB Buffalo's feed description

    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills defensive back Sam Franklin Jr. was suspended one game without pay for spitting on a Las Vegas Raiders player during Sunday's win, the NFL said Wednesday. According to the NFL Franklin spit on a Las Vegas player following the Raiders' extra point attempt with 1:32 to pla…

  2. UPI

    NFL suspends Bills' Franklin Jr. a game for spitting toward Raiders (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The NFL issued a one-game suspension to Buffalo Bills defender Sam Franklin Jr. for spitting toward the Las Vegas Raiders, the league said Wednesday.

  3. WHEC Rochester

    ESPN: Another Bills player suspended for spitting, plans to appeal the decision (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    A second Buffalo Bills player has been suspended for one game after the NFL says he spat at an opponent during Sunday's game.

  4. KOB 4

    Bills DB Sam Franklin appeals NFL’s 1-game suspension, denying he spit at Raiders player (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    The agent for Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin said his client has appealed the NFL’s decision to suspend him for one game without pay for allegedly spitting at a Raiders opponent during a game last weekend.

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    NFL suspends 2nd Bills player for spitting, though Sam Franklin denies allegation and plans appeal (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin became the team’s second player to be suspended by the NFL for one game without pay for spitting at a Raiders opponent during a game last weekend

  6. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    NFL suspends 2nd Bills player for spitting during game against Raiders (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Defensive back Sam Franklin, however, denies the allegation and intends to appeal the suspension, a person with knowledge of discussions told The Associated Press.

  7. Newsweek

    Bills Hit With Shocking Second Suspension for Spitting on Another Raiders Player (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Bills DB Sam Franklin Jr. denies a spitting allegation and plans to appeal his one-game NFL suspension.

  8. WHNT

    NFL suspends 2nd Bills player for spitting, Sam Franklin denies the allegation and plans appeal (opens WHNT)

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    WHNT's feed description

    Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin became the team’s second player to be suspended by the NFL for one game without pay for spitting at a Raiders opponent during a game last weekend, the league announced Wednesday.

  9. WHEC Rochester

    Bills DB Sam Franklin appeals NFL’s 1-game suspension for spitting at Raiders player, AP source says (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin has appealed the NFL’s decision to suspend him for one game without pay for allegedly spitting at a Raiders opponent during a game last weekend, according to a person with knowledge of the discussions.

  10. Fox News

    Sam Franklin Jr becomes second Bills player suspended over alleged spitting, appeals NFL ban (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Sam Franklin denied the spitting allegation on Instagram and posted video showing Delmar Glaze appearing to strike him during the Raiders game.

  11. New York Post

    Sam Franklin Jr. becomes second Bills player suspended for spitting in same game (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Bills DB Sam Franklin Jr. faces a one-game suspension for allegedly spitting at a Raider.

  12. Fox News

    Bills safety CJ Gardner-Johnson's suspension upheld for 'inexcusable' spitting incident, NFL announces (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson's one-game NFL suspension for spitting was upheld, and coach Joe Brady called the actions inexcusable.

  13. WIVB Buffalo

    Bills' Sam Franklin wins appeal of one-game spitting suspension, has it reduced to a fine (opens WIVB Buffalo)

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    WIVB Buffalo's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin has successfully appealed his one-game suspension for what the NFL said was an act of spitting at an opponent on Sunday. The league announced Friday that hearing officer James Thrash reduced the punishment to a fine of $14,926 for unsportsman…

  14. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Bills’ Sam Franklin wins appeal of one-game spitting suspension (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Bills defensive back Sam Franklin had his punishment reduced to a fine after the NFL had originally claimed he spit at the Raiders in Sunday’s game.

  15. New York Post

    Bills’ Sam Franklin gets spitting suspension overturned after winning appeal (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Bills’ spitting scandal has come to a close.

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