The NFL suspends Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin Jr. for one game for an alleged spitting incident during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Multiple outlets report the league cites unsportsmanlike conduct involving spitting toward a Raiders player.
Several sources emphasize that Franklin denies the allegation and says he plans to appeal the suspension. They also frame the decision as the second Bills suspension related to spitting in the same Raiders matchup.
Outlets vary mainly in how they describe the timing and impact. Yahoo Sports notes Franklin’s suspension means he will miss Buffalo’s Week 9 game against the Baltimore Ravens due to a team bye week, while other coverage focuses more on the suspension itself and Franklin’s planned appeal.
