Sindani receives two-game ban for a first violation

TORONTO (January 6, 2023) – Under the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the CFL Players’ Association’s joint drug policy, Calgary Stampeders wide receiver Richie Sindani has been suspended for two games after testing positive for the banned substances Methandienone and Stanozolol.

Players who test positive or fail to provide a sample face a two-game suspension for a first violation, a nine-game suspension for a second violation, a one-year suspension for a third violation, and a lifetime ban for a fourth violation.

Under the policy, suspended players cannot participate in regular season or post-season games. It is at the Club’s discretion whether to allow players to participate in other team activities, such as training camp, pre-season games, practices and meetings.

All players are subject to mandatory drug testing following a positive result and are required to participate in an assessment and clinical evaluation to determine if additional counseling is needed.The policy mandates a total number of tests equal to the number of players in the CFL. Testing is ongoing and is conducted year-round.