- Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin has been handed a one-game unpaid suspension by the NFL for spitting at a Las Vegas Raiders opponent during Buffalo's 33-30 victory on Sunday.
- Franklin denies the league's allegation and plans to appeal the suspension through jointly appointed NFL and NFL Players Association hearing officers.
- Franklin is the second Bills player disciplined for spitting during the same game, following starting safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who was ejected in the second quarter and also received a one-game suspension.
- Gardner-Johnson publicly accepted full accountability and issued a sincere apology on social media, acknowledging that he must manage his emotions better regardless of the intensity of competition.
- Due to Buffalo's upcoming bye week, the suspensions are scheduled to run from October 26 to November 2, meaning both players will be sidelined for the Bills' game against the Baltimore Ravens.
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