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NFL suspension of Sam Franklin Jr

Overview

The NFL issued a one-game suspension without pay to Buffalo Bills safety and special teams captain Sam Franklin Jr. for unsportsmanlike conduct. The league determined that Franklin spat at an opponent during a victory against the Las Vegas Raiders. Franklin denied the allegations and intended to appeal the decision through the league’s appeals process.

Upon appeal, the NFL reduced the punishment to a $14,926 fine, overturning the suspension. This decision allows Franklin to be eligible for the team’s Week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens. While Franklin’s suspension was overturned, the league upheld a separate suspension for teammate C.J. Gardner-Johnson regarding an incident in the same game.

Entities

Buffalo Bills · Sam Franklin Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · NFL · C. J. Gardner-Johnson

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Buffalo Bills safety Sam Franklin Jr. wins NFL suspension appeal

    Buffalo Bills safety Sam Franklin Jr. had his one-game NFL suspension overturned following an appeal. The league reduced his punishment to a $14,926 fine regarding an alleged spitting incident.

  2. [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Buffalo Bills safety Sam Franklin Jr. suspended by NFL

    Buffalo Bills safety Sam Franklin Jr. has been suspended for one game by the NFL for allegedly spitting at an opponent during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Franklin plans to appeal.

Sources

bleacherreport.com · buffalorumblings.com · dose.ca · essentiallysports.com · excelsior.com.mx · heavy.com · insider.foxnews.com · kob.com · newsday.com · nypost.com · si.com · srnnews.com