Sam Franklin Receives One-Game NFL Suspension After Spitting Allegation
Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin received a one-game suspension without pay from the NFL for allegedly spitting at an opponent during a recent game. Franklin denies the allegation and intends to appeal the suspension.
Wichita Falls & Lawton, TX, October 21, 2026 —
Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin received a one-game suspension without pay from the NFL over an allegation that he spat at an opponent during a recent game. Franklin denies the allegation and intends to appeal, according to the information provided.
The suspension is described as one game and without pay. No further details were provided about when the suspension was announced, which game led to the allegation or who the opponent was. The information also does not specify when Franklin plans to appeal or when the appeal might be decided.
Franklin’s denial means the allegation is disputed. The information provided does not include the NFL’s explanation for the suspension, details of any review or evidence, or a statement from the opponent. It also does not say whether Franklin has commented beyond denying the allegation and stating his intention to appeal.
The outcome of the appeal is not known from the information available. No additional details were provided about how the suspension could affect Franklin’s availability for a particular game, or whether any other disciplinary action is being considered. Until further information is available, the reported action remains a one-game suspension without pay tied to the allegation, with Franklin intending to challenge it.
The date of the incident and the game involved were not provided. The timing of the suspension, appeal process and any subsequent decision also remains unspecified.
Story summarized from the original created by JOHN WAWROW, Associated Press on www.texomashomepage.com, see more information here.
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