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

Buffalo Bills safety and special teams captain Sam Franklin Jr. won his appeal to overturn the one-game suspension he initially received from the NFL for allegedly spitting at an opponent.

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NFL makes final decision on Sam Franklin’s suspension

Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin Jr. was suspended for one game by the NFL, but after the appeal, a new ruling has come in. Hearing officer Hames Thrash announced that Franklin will now face a fine of $14,926 instead of serving a one-game suspension.

Sam Franklin News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23

Bills S Sam Franklin’s One-Game Suspension Reduced To Fine

NFL Senior Vice President of Football & International Communications, Michael Signora, announced that the NFL has reduced Bills S Sam Franklin‘s one-game suspension to a $14,926 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct.

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Buffalo Bills News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 23

Bills’ 7-round 2027 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator during bye week

The Buffalo Bills head to their bye week at 4-1, riding high after navigating a tough part of their schedule. While the record is good, there are some issues the team is dealing with on both sides of the ball.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 23

Bills-Commanders Trade Could Solve Major Secondary Concern in Buffalo

Through six games, the Buffalo Bills have proven to have one major concern: pass defense. Buffalo has surrenderd 1,715 yards through the air, sending them into their Week 7 bye ranked 31st overall against the pass.

Dalton Kincaid News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 23

Dalton Kincaid Teams Up With Pat McAfee During Bills' Bye Week

The Buffalo Bills might be on their bye week, but that doesn’t mean Bills Mafia has to suffer through an entire weekend without seeing at least one of their favorite Bills’ players on their screens.

Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Dion Dawkins Watches Tape, Explains Josh Allen’s 'Madness,' and Breaks Down the Bills’ 5-1 Start

The Buffalo Bills have come out hot to start the 2026 NFL season. They’re 5-1, at the top of the AFC East, and they’re led by the league’s second-best offense, per DVOA.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 23

Four Buffalo Bills With Most to Prove Following Week 7 Bye

At 5-1, the Buffalo Bills are off to an excellent start under first-year head coach Joe Brady. While the record is what ultimately matters, there are some concerns for the Bills that need to be addressed during their Week 7 bye.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Can Maxwell Hairston Hold Up When Zay Flowers and the Ravens Visit the Bills in Week 8?

Buffalo spent its bye with a one-game lead in the AFC East and a pass defense that has given up more yards than any in the NFL. The Bills have allowed 1,792 passing yards through six games, the most in the league according to StatMuse, and Maxwell Hairston’s spot on the outside has become the clearest weak point.

Buffalo Bills News / EssentiallySports / October 23

'That’s Crazy to Me': Ex-Bills RB Slams Joe Brady for Publicly Criticizing James Cook’s Fumbling Issues

The Buffalo Bills won 33-30 against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. However, Bills head coach Joe Brady caught flak online when he tried to defend safety C.J.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Keon Coleman Should Stay a Full-Time Starter for the Bills After DJ Moore Returns

Keon Coleman spent the offseason calling 2026 his make-or-break year with the Buffalo Bills. Six games in, the third-year receiver has made a strong case to stay on the field for nearly every snap, and that shouldn’t change once DJ Moore is healthy.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 22

Bills' Potential Safety Solution Former Ravens' INT Leader Ready on Practice Squad

The Buffalo Bills will be down one safety when they come off their bye week to host the Baltimore Ravens on November 1. Starter Chauncey Gardner-Johnson must serve a one-game NFL-imposed suspension for violating the conduct policy by spitting on an opponent during the October 18 road game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Bills’ perfect Riq Woolen trade offer to Eagles before NFL trade deadline

The Buffalo Bills should offer the Philadelphia Eagles a 2027 fourth-round pick for Riq Woolen before the November 10 NFL trade deadline. Buffalo needs help in coverage, and the veteran cornerback offers a realistic way to improve the secondary without sacrificing an early selection.

Buffalo Bills News / The Lead / October 22

Who Should the Bills Add on Defense?

As the trade deadline approaches, the Bills have to decide whether they’re going to make any moves to improve. While the defense has a few internal options, some trade targets make sense, too.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 22

NFL's Decision Leaves Bills Shorthanded for Ravens Game

The Buffalo Bills will be without safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson for their Week 8 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens after his one-game suspension was upheld.

Buffalo Bills News / TWSN / October 22

Buffalo Bills’ Winning Record is Disguising a Dangerous Defensive Problem

The Buffalo Bills are 5-1 and all seems well from the outside. Well, that is if you only look at their record and haven’t watched them play this season.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 22

NFL Upheld One-Game Suspension For Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson

According to Michael Signora, hearing officer Jordy Nelson has upheld Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson‘s one-game suspension. Gardner-Johnson was suspended for one game for spitting towards Raiders players in Week 6.

Buffalo Bills News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 22

1 trade Bills must make during 2026 NFL season bye week

The Buffalo Bills are 5-1. They sit atop the AFC and look every bit like a legitimate Super Bowl contender. However, a strong record can conceal dangerous cracks.

Joe Brady News / Yardbarker / October 21

Joe Brady has Bills offense cooking, but one problem is holding him back

The Bills are having a strong year with new head coach Joe Brady in command, heading into their bye week with a 5-1 record ahead of their Week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens. But things could be better.

Super Bowl favorites before Week 7 include only two of NFL's three unbeatens

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Sam Franklin News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21

Bills’ Sam Franklin To Appeal One-Game Suspension For Unsportsmanlike Conduct

The NFL announced that it has suspended Bills defensive back and special-teamer Sam Franklin one game without pay for unsportsmanlike conduct. Franklin will appeal, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Joe Brady News / EssentiallySports / October 21

'Huge Disconnect': Bills Star Takes a Jab at Sean McDermott’s Approach Towards Locker Room & Explains Why Joe Brady Is Better Than Him

Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins has explained why head coach Joe Brady connects with players in a way that former head coach Sean McDermott, in his view, did not always manage.

Buffalo Bills News / Viral Sports News / October 21

Buffalo Bills Terminate Contract of 25-Year-Old Defender

The Buffalo Bills used their bye week to reshuffle the practice squad, parting ways with cornerback A.J. Woods to clear room for the return of Tre’Davious White, the team announced.

Josh Allen News / Trade Talk Sports / October 20

The Buffalo Bills Are Winning, and Josh Allen Isn’t Doing It Alone

There’s something to be said for a team that keeps finding ways to win when the game gets tight. It’s one thing to beat somebody by three touchdowns. It’s another to reach the final minutes with the outcome uncertain and still find a way to get the job done.

Buffalo Bills News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20