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Buffalo Bills: Special-Teams Ace Wins Appeal, Fined $14,900
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The Buffalo Bills could miss two defensive backs in Week 8 against the Baltimore Ravens. C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected in the second quarter of Week 6 against the Raiders for spitting toward Brock Bowers. Gardner-Johnson apologized but was officially suspended on Thursday. Additionally, safety and special-teams ace Sam Franklin Jr. was also suspended for allegedly spitting in the fourth quarter. Franklin denied spitting and appealed the suspension, as the video didn't appear to show anything.
The Buffalo Bills special-teams ace wins appeal, fined $14,900
Dec 10, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Carolina Panthers safety Sam Franklin Jr. (42) looks on against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Per NFL Senior Vice President of Football and International Communications, Michael Signora, hearing officer James Thrash granted Sam Franklin Jr.'s appeal, meaning he will not be suspended. Instead, Franklin will be fined $14,926 for unsportsmanlike conduct. He was not penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct during the game for shoving an opponent after the whistle.
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Sep 7, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Detailed view of Buffalo Bills helmet on the field prior to the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
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