Sam Franklin Jr. denies spitting

Bills safety Sam Franklin Jr. says he did not spit on a Raiders player during last week's game in Las Vegas.

“Not a dirty play what so ever! Will always defend myself though. Still won't spit on anyone.”

NFL suspension for Franklin

Franklin faces one-game unpaid suspension for an incident that occurred with 1:32 remaining in Buffalo's 33-30 win last week.

Second Bills player suspended

Franklin is the second Bills player to be suspended by the league for a spitting-related incident stemming from Week 6.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson suspended

Fellow Buffalo defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson received a one-game suspension after spitting in the direction of Raiders tight end Brock Bowers.

Appeal process underway

Franklin filed his appeal the same day the NFL announced its disciplinary action, with hearings scheduled for the Bills' bye weekend.

Suspension timeline

Franklin's suspension begins Monday and runs through Nov. 2, a day after the Bills host the Baltimore Ravens.