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

Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills coach Joe Brady expressed concerns about the NFL's disciplinary process on Wednesday as special teams player Sam Franklin successfully appealed his one-game suspension for allegedly spitting at an opponent. The NFL initially announced Franklin's one-game suspension after an altercation with Raiders offensive lineman Delmar Glaze during a game in mid-October.

Franklin disputed the allegation, claiming he was defending himself and posted a video on social media showing Glaze striking him below the waist. The NFL's hearing officer, James Thrash, later reduced the punishment to a fine of $14,926 for unsportsmanlike conduct. Franklin will face the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, while Bills starting safety C.J.

Gardner-Johnson, who was also suspended for spitting at Raiders players, lost his appeal and will miss the upcoming game.