Buffalo Bills players suspended for spitting in Raiders game

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 16:08 · Archive

Two Buffalo Bills players have been suspended for spitting at Las Vegas Raiders opponents in Sunday's game.

Two Buffalo Bills players have been suspended for one game without pay following spitting incidents during Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders, which Buffalo won 33-30.

Starting safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected during the second quarter after spitting at Raiders players. Gardner-Johnson, who won the Super Bowl with the Eagles in 2024, subsequently apologised on Instagram, saying there was 'no excuse' for his actions and that he must better manage his emotions. He told reporters he would 'take my consequences' and said he must hold himself to a higher standard, adding that respect should always remain at the forefront of competition.

Defensive back Sam Franklin Jr. has also been suspended for one game. The NFL concluded he spat at an opponent after a Raiders extra point attempt with 1:32 left in the fourth quarter. Franklin received no penalty during the game and denies the allegation. He is appealing the suspension and will miss Buffalo's AFC game against Baltimore on 1 November.

How it is being reported

• Bills rocked by second NFL spitting suspension after heated Raiders clashC.J. Gardner-Johnson had already been suspended for spitting at a Raiders opponentIndependent Sport · 21 Oct, 15:45
• NFL's spitting shame escalates as a second player is banned for latest disgusting on-field incidentIt comes a day after his teammate C.J. Gardner Johnson was also suspended for one game without pay after he was caught on camera spitting at Raiders players in the same game.Daily Mail Sport · 21 Oct, 14:41

In this story: Buffalo Bills · Las Vegas Raiders · C.J. Gardner-Johnson · Sam Franklin Jr. · DJ Glaze

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