NFL Suspends Second Bills Player, Sam Franklin Jr., for Spitting in Win Over Raiders
Bills special teamer Sam Franklin Jr. drew a one-game suspension for spitting toward a Raiders lineman after Sunday's 33-30 Bills win, days after teammate CJ Gardner-Johnson was suspended for a separate spitting incident in the same game.
The NFL has suspended Buffalo Bills special teamer Sam Franklin Jr. for one game for spitting at an opponent, making him the second Bills player disciplined this week for a spitting incident in the same game.
According to Bills Wire, Franklin spat in the direction of Raiders offensive tackle DJ Glaze following the Raiders’ final extra point in Buffalo’s 33-30 win over Las Vegas in Week 6. Franklin shoved Glaze on the play, and Glaze then grabbed Franklin during the incident.
Safety CJ Gardner-Johnson was the first to be punished. He was ejected in the first half of the same game for spitting at an opponent, and the league followed with a one-game suspension of its own.
Timing falls on Buffalo’s bye week
The timing softens the impact for Buffalo. The Bills (5-1) are on their bye and do not play again until Week 8 against the Baltimore Ravens, so both suspensions would be served while the team is off.
Franklin can appeal the suspension, Bills Wire reported. The article included no comment from the Bills or from Franklin on the decision.
Reporting based on coverage by Bills Wire.
