NFL suspends 2nd Bills player for spitting, Sam Franklin denies the allegation and plans appeal

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin became the team’s second player to be suspended by the NFL for one game without pay for spitting at a Raiders opponent during a game last weekend, the league announced Wednesday.Franklin denied the allegation in a message posted on his Instagram account, saying he's “not a dirty player."He said he was defending himself without resorting to spitting at anyone. His social media post included a video showing Las Vegas offensive lineman Delmar Glaze appearing to strike Franklin in a sensitive area below the waist during the Raiders' successful extra-point attempt in Buffalo’s 33-30 win at Las Vegas on Sunday.Franklin intends to appeal the suspension, a person with knowledge of discussions about the punishment told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the discussions were to remain private.Without providing details or video evidence, the NFL said it disciplined Franklin for viol