By Canadian Press

Williams suspended, Richardson fined by CFL for Touchdown Atlantic incident

Jul 20, 2022 | 1:39 PM

TORONTO — The CFL has suspended Saskatchewan Roughrider receiver Duke Williams for one game and fined Toronto defensive back Shaq Richardson for their altercation before the Touchdown Atlantic game Saturday in Halifax.

Williams ripped off Richardson’s helmet and threw it at him after the league says Richardson instigated the confrontation by crossing into Saskatchewan’s territory during pre-game warmups.

There were no penalties announced to start the contest and both players were on the field with their respective units once play began.

Richardson, who the league says also punched Williams during the game, was fined the league maximum of half a game cheque.

“Such pre-game hostilities are unacceptable and the use of a helmet as a weapon is especially dangerous,” said CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie. “Neither is to be tolerated.”

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 20, 2022.

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