Orchard Park, NY (WGR/WBEN) - Buffalo Bills safety, core special teams player, and captain Sam Franklin, Jr. has been suspended one game by the NFL for spitting towards an opponent during last Sunday's 33–30 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
According to a league source, Franklin, vehemently denies the allegation and will be appealing the suspension.
Franklin is the second Bills player this week suspended for spitting towards an opponent. Safety CJ Gardner-Johnson was also suspended for one game for spitting towards Raiders tight end Brock Bowers on Sunday.
Both players are currently suspended for the team's November 1 game against the Baltimore Ravens, pending the appeal by Franklin.
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