# Sam Franklin Jr. suspended for spitting

> Bills defender Sam Franklin Jr. gets one-game suspension after alleged spitting incident.
- Title: Sam Franklin Jr. suspended for spitting · New York Post
- Summary: Bills defender Sam Franklin Jr. gets one-game suspension after alleged spitting incident. Sam Franklin Jr. suspended for one game after spitting at Raiders…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/21/sports/sam-franklin-jr-becomes-second-bills-player-suspended-for-spitting
- Published: 2026-10-22T00:13:31+00:00
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- Topics: sam darnold, seahawks, seattle, nfl, news, entertainment
## Bills player suspended
Bills defensive back Sam Franklin Jr. suspended for one game after spitting incident during Week 6 win over Raiders.
## Alleged spitting incident
Franklin spit at Raiders right tackle DJ Glaze with 1:32 left in fourth quarter after extra point attempt.
## NFL suspension ruling
Franklin faces one-game suspension without pay for spitting violation during Week 6 game.
## Appeal process
Franklin's agents say they will appeal suspension at hearing with Derrick Brooks, Jordy Nelson, Ron Rivera or James Thrash.
## Key takeaway

Sam Franklin Jr. suspended for one game after spitting at Raiders player during Week 6 game.