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Bills coach Joe Brady questions NFL disciplinary process after Sam Franklin wins his appeal

Buffalo Bills coach Joe Brady is questioning the NFL’s disciplinary process for relying on hearsay without substantiated proof in the wake of special teams player Sam Franklin succ...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Suspension rescinded The NFL reduced Franklin's discipline from a one-game suspension to a fine of $14,926, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Franklin was disciplined by the league for allegedly spitting at an opponent late in the fourth quarter of the Bills' Week 6 win over the Raiders. The decision has been altered to a fine, and with the Bills on a bye, the Temple product will be available for Week 8 against the Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 1.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Bills' Sam Franklin Jr. wins appeal, suspension reduced to fine Deadspin | Bills' Sam Franklin Jr. wins appeal, suspension reduced to fine

OCTOBER 23 • DEADSPIN.COM

Bills' Sam Franklin wins appeal of one-game spitting suspension, has it reduced to a fine

Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin has successfully appealed his one-game suspension for allegedly spitting at an opponent last weekend

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Suspended for one game The NFL announced Wednesday that Franklin has received a one-game suspension without pay due to an act of unsportsmanlike conduct during the Bills' 33-30 win over the Raiders on Su...

Impact The suspension stems from Franklin allegedly spitting at an opponent late in the fourth quarter during a successful extra-point attempt by the Raiders. The veteran defensive back has denied the allegation by the league and will appeal the ruling, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Franklin has played solely on special teams this season, but with C.J. Gardner-Johnson also handed a one-game suspension, the Bills' secondary could be thin for their Week 8 game against the Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 1.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bills DB Sam Franklin appeals NFL's 1-game suspension, denying he spit at Raiders player

The agent for Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin said his client has appealed the NFL’s decision to suspend him for one game without pay for allegedly spitting at a Raiders...

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Bills S Sam Franklin Fined Under NFL's New 'Three-Strike' Suspension Rule Sam Franklin was fined for a penalty during the Buffalo Bills Week 1 victory and his penalty could come into play down the road as well.

SEPTEMBER 20 • SI.COM

In the Community | Back to School Event! Presented by Delta Air Lines The Buffalo Bills and Delta Air Lines handed out 150 backpacks to kids from the Ken-Ton YMCA with help from Bradley Chubb and Sam Franklin J...

AUGUST 17 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Deadspin | Report: Bills re-signing S Sam Franklin Jr. to 3-year deal Deadspin | Report: Bills re-signing S Sam Franklin Jr. to 3-year deal

FEBRUARY 27 • DEADSPIN.COM

Locker Room Sound | Jaycee Horn on defending against a mobile quarterback Watch the Panthers cornerback talk about Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and seeing former teammates in Shaq Thompson and Sam Franklin...

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Bills sign veteran kicker Matt Prater as insurance with Tyler Bass dealing with an injury

The Buffalo Bills signed 18-year veteran kicker Matt Prater to their practice squad as insurance with Tyler Bass dealing with hip and groin issues

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Signs with Buffalo The Bills signed Franklin on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Franklin lands on his feet quickly after he was released by the Broncos earlier Tuesday. The veteran safety appeared in 74 regular-season contests in Carolina over the previous five seasons. He recorded 105 tackles (74 solo), including 1.0 sacks, five pass breakups, including one interception, and one forced fumble in that span. Franklin will handle reserve safety duties while contributing on special teams in Buffalo.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Denver The Broncos released Franklin on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Franklin inked a one-year deal with Denver back in April after spending the first five seasons of his career in Carolina. Franklin is a reserve safety and special teams contributor.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

South Florida lands running back Sam Franklin from Oklahoma Sam Franklin spent just one season at Oklahoma before exiting. He's now bound for USF.

APRIL 29, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Oklahoma Sooners RB Sam Franklin entering the transfer portal Oklahoma Sooners running back Sam Franklin is entering the transfer portal.

APRIL 16, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

OU football RB Sam Franklin plans to enter 2025 spring transfer portal, per report OU football running back Sam Franklin plans to enter the transfer portal, On3 reported on Tuesday.

APRIL 15, 2025 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

Oklahoma running back Sam Franklin plans to enter transfer portal Oklahoma running back Sam Franklin will transfer for his final season after spending one year with the Sooners.

APRIL 15, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Broncos' Darren Rizzi now gets to coach Sam Franklin after signing of one-year deal Broncos' Darren Rizzi now gets to coach Sam Franklin after signing of one-year deal

APRIL 11, 2025 • GAZETTE.COM

Broncos sign S Sam Franklin Jr. The Broncos have signed a veteran defender to their roster.

APRIL 11, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Former Panthers team captain signs one-year deal with Denver Broncos Former Carolina Panthers safety Sam Franklin has signed a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos on Tuesday.

APRIL 9, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Signs one-year deal in Denver The Broncos signed Franklin to a one-year contract Tuesday, Jon Heath of USA Today reports.

Impact Franklin, who spent the first five years of his NFL career in Carolina, suited up for 10 regular-season games with the Panthers in 2024. He played 236 snaps on special teams and just four snaps on defense in that span. Now, the 29-year-old safety will compete for a similar role in Denver.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos signing former Panthers captain The Broncos are set to add former Panthers team captain and special teams ace Sam Franklin.

APRIL 8, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Sam Franklin Jr. addresses Sunday's post game skirmish Wednesday after practice Franklin addressed the media about Sunday's skirmish after the Bucs game.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM

Will make season debut Sunday Franklin (foot) is active for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Broncos, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Franklin began the campaign on IR and missed each of Carolina's first seven contests. He was activated Saturday after finishing the week with consecutive full practices. Franklin has logged more snaps on special teams than on defense each of the past three seasons and will likely fill a similar role now that he's back in action.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from IR The Panthers activated Franklin (foot) from injured reserve Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Franklin, Carolina's special teams captain, has yet to make an appearance during the regular season due to a fractured foot sustained during training camp. He remains questionable for Sunday's road matchup against the Broncos.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Bills coach Joe Brady questions NFL disciplinary process after Sam Franklin wins his appeal

Bills' Sam Franklin wins appeal of one-game spitting suspension, has it reduced to a fine

Bills DB Sam Franklin appeals NFL's 1-game suspension, denying he spit at Raiders player

Bills sign veteran kicker Matt Prater as insurance with Tyler Bass dealing with an injury