Bills S Sam Franklin's suspension for spitting is reduced to a fine after appeal
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Bills safety Sam Franklin successfully appealed his one-game suspension for allegedly spitting at a Raiders player, with the penalty reduced to a $14,926 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- The appeal was overseen by hearing officer James Thrash, appointed jointly by the NFL and the NFL Players Association.
- Franklin denied the spitting allegation and immediately sought to overturn the suspension.
- Franklin will be eligible to play when the Bills return from their Week 7 bye.
- However, Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s one-game suspension for spitting at a Raiders player was upheld on appeal, so he will miss the upcoming game.
