Former Auburn receiver suspended by CFL for ripping opponent’s helmet off and throwing it at him
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Former Auburn wide receiver Duke Williams has been suspended by the Canadian Football League after a recent incident.
The CFL announced that the Saskatchewan Roughrider pass catcher will have to sit 1 game due to ripping off Argonauts Shaquille Richardson’s helmet and throwing it at him. Richardson was also suspended for “initiating a confrontation with Williams when he crossed into Saskatchewan’s territory during pre-game warm-ups. He also later punched Williams during the game,” the league announced.
Below is video of the incident from Williams.
I don’t know how this started, but you have to think a suspension is coming. This is not what the league wanted to see in pregame warmup. pic.twitter.com/0JUdltj1eT
— Ben Grant (@Ben__Grant) July 16, 2022
“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.”
The Argos won the game 30-24.
Williams, the former Auburn pass catcher, has recorded 18 catches for 319 yards and 3 touchdowns this season. Williams was dismissed during his second season at Auburn.
Williams led the CFL in receiving in 2018 with 88 catches for 1,579 yards and 11 touchdowns.
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