NFL suspends 2nd Bills player for spitting, though Sam Franklin denies allegation and plans appeal
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The National Football League has suspended Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin Jr. for one game without pay following an unsportsmanlike conduct violation involving a spitting incident during a game against the Raiders last weekend. Franklin is the second Bills player to face a suspension for spitting during the matchup.
Despite the league's disciplinary action, Franklin denies the allegation and plans to appeal the suspension, according to a person with knowledge of discussions speaking to The Associated Press. The league announced the one-game penalty on Wednesday.
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