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Bills DB Sam Franklin appeals NFL’s 1-game suspension, denying he spit at Raiders player
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· October 21, 2026
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin appealed the NFL’s decision to suspend him for one game without pay for allegedly spitting at a Raiders opponent during a game last weekend, the player’s agent said on Wednesday. The appeal was launched within hours of the NFL is...
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Key points (AP) — Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin appealed the NFL’s decision to suspend him for one game without pay for allegedly spitting at a Raiders opponent during a game last weekend, the player’s agent said on Wednesday. The appeal was launched within hours of the NFL is... More parks Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin appealed the NFL’s decision to suspend him for one game without pay for allegedly spitting at a Raiders opponent during a game last weekend, the player’s agent said on Wednesday. The appeal was launched within hours of the NFL is...
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