Department of Health, Safety and Integrity issues player discipline
TORONTO (August 6, 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 three fines from Week 9.
Montreal defensive back Najee Murray has been fined for delivering a high hit on Ottawa quarterback Jake Maier.
Montreal linebacker Tyrell Richards has been fined for delivering a high hit on Ottawa wide receiver Justin Hardy.
Edmonton defensive lineman Noah Taylor has been fined for making contact with an official.
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