PLAYER DISCIPLINE

Bethel-Thompson fined; Edwards handed six-game suspension

TORONTO – The Canadian Football League (CFL) announced today:

  • Toronto Argonauts quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson has been fined for an inappropriate on-field incident with a cameraperson following the Eastern Final on Sunday, December 5.
  • Toronto Argonauts defensive back Chris Edwards has been suspended for six games for his role in a fan altercation following the Eastern Final on Sunday, December 5. The suspension will commence in the first regular season game for which Edwards is eligible.

As per league policy, the amount of the player fine was not disclosed

Lucas Barrett

Lucas Barrett

Director, Communications & Public Affairs, Canadian Football League

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