Sam Franklin Appeals One-Game NFL Suspension
Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin has appealed the NFL's one-game suspension, levied for allegedly spitting at a Raiders opponent during a recent game.
Amarillo, TX, October 21, 2026 —
Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin has appealed a one-game suspension issued by the NFL over an allegation that he spat at a Raiders opponent during a recent game.
The suspension is described as stemming from the alleged incident. The information provided does not identify the Raiders player involved or specify when or where the game took place. It also does not include details about the appeal, including when it was filed or what arguments Franklin has made.
Franklin’s appeal means the suspension is being challenged, but no information was provided about the next steps or when a decision may be made. The NFL’s response to the appeal, if any, was not included in the available details.
The one-game length of the suspension is specified, but the information does not say whether it would affect a particular upcoming game or whether Franklin has been subject to any other discipline related to the allegation. No statements from Franklin, the Bills, the Raiders or the league were provided.
As a result, the circumstances of the alleged spitting incident and the status of the appeal remain unclear from the information available. The allegation should not be treated as an established finding beyond the fact that it was cited in connection with the suspension. Further details about the appeal’s outcome have not been provided.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN WAWROW, Associated Press on www.myhighplains.com, see more information here.
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