Bills DB Sam Franklin appeals NFL's 1-game suspension for spitting at Raiders player, AP source says

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin has appealed the NFL's decision to suspend him for one game without pay for allegedly spitting at a Raiders opponent during a game last weekend, a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press on Wednesday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the appeals process is not public. The appeal was filed the same day the NFL announced its disciplinary action, making Franklin the second Bills player to be suspended for spitting during their game Sunday in Las Vegas.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.Without provid