CFL SUSPENDS STAMPEDERS’ CAM JUDGE ONE GAME

CALGARY – Canadian linebacker Cameron Judge received a one-game suspension from the CFL on Tuesday for a post-game altercation involving B.C. Lions receiver Lucky Whitehead.

The incident happened Saturday night following B.C.’s 31-29 overtime win at McMahon Stadium. After the game, Judge approached Whitehead, who’d removed his helmet, on the field and struck the Lions player, knocking Whitehead to the ground.

That touched off an on-field melee involving Lions and Stampeders players as Judge was ultimately led off the field.

A group of Lions players then made their way to Calgary’s dressing room, but were met by police and security who were already present.

Nothing more transpired, other than some shouting between players from both teams.

“I respect what the league does. They’re in charge,” Calgary head coach Dave Dickenson said of the suspension. “I think Cam basically needs to talk for himself. I just want our guys to understand we need to compete, we need to work. We really don’t need any of that extracurricular stuff.”

There was no reason provided for Judge’s actions although there were reports Whitehead had made disparaging remarks about a member of Judge’s family.

Judge did not reveal what Whitehead said to make him angry.

“I think the people who need to hear what went down heard it,” Judge said Tuesday after the Stampeders practised.

“I could have definitely handled it better than how I did, but I’m going to take my punishment and move forward.”

When asked if had, or will, appeal the suspension, Judge said no.

Judge will miss the Calgary-B.C. rematch Saturday night at B.C. Place. With a victory, the Lions (9-3) would clinch their first CFL playoff spot since 2018.

(Canadian Press)