The CFL suspended defensive back Deontai Williams of the Saskatchewan Roughriders for one game Thursday following a dangerous tackle on Ottawa Redblacks receiver Kalil Pimpleton.
Deontai Williams will miss Saturday game against the Edmonton Elks
The CFL suspended defensive back Deontai Williams of the Saskatchewan Roughriders for one game Thursday after a “dangerous” tackle on Ottawa Redblacks receiver Kalil Pimpleton.
Saskatchewan visits the Edmonton Elks on Saturday night.
The CFL suspended Williams for “delivering an illegal and dangerous tackle,” on Pimpleton, and “committing a non-football act by striking another Ottawa player.”
Pimpleton made an eight-yard catch with six seconds remaining in Saskatchewan’s 29-16 victory. As Pimpleton turned upfield, Williams lifted the Redblacks player and drove him to the ground, head-first.
Williams received a 25-yard unnecessary roughness penalty and rough-play disqualification for his actions. Pimpleton was eventually able to walk off the field.
Williams participated in a hearing with the CFL regarding the incident. He also reached out to formally apologize to Pimpleton.