WILLIAMS RECEIVES MAX FINE; TWO OTHERS FINED FOR ACTIONS IN WEEK 11
Department of Health, Safety and Integrity issues player discipline
TORONTO (August 20, 2026) – The Canadian Football League (CFL) Department of Health, Safety and Integrity manages league discipline, while the Office of the Commissioner oversees suspendible offences.
The Department – which includes Chief Football Operations Officer Greg Dick, Vice-President of Officiating Darren Hackwood, Vice-President of Football Operations and Player Safety Eric Noivo and Associate Vice-President of Football Operations Ryan Janzen – has issued one max fine and two additional fines from Week 11.
- BC defensive back Deontai Williams has received a maximum fine for delivering a high hit on a defenceless receiver, Calgary running back Dedrick Mills.
- Winnipeg defensive tackle Michael Fletcher has been fined for delivering a high hit on Ottawa quarterback Jake Maier.
- Toronto offensive lineman Brandon Kemp has been fined for delivering a tourist hit on Edmonton defensive lineman Noah Taylor.
Per CFL policy, the league does not announce:
- Amounts of player fines
- Discipline related to dress code violations
- Discipline involving teams or staff
- Discipline involving players who have been released
Lucas Barrett
Associate Vice-President, Communications & Public Affairs, Canadian Football League