CFL fines D’Antne Demery, two others for preseason infractions

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The Canadian Football League has fined Calgary Stampeders offensive lineman D’Antne Demery for a preseason rules violation, it was announced on Wednesday.

The 28-year-old blocker struck Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman Desmond Evans on May 18 when the two teams played at McMahon Stadium in Calgary.

Demery is entering his fourth season with the Stampeders, having played 38 regular-season games with the team. He made 15 starts at left tackle in 2025, a role he’s expected to fill again in 2026.

Two other fines were also administered, both to Edmonton Elks defensive linemen. Richard Jibunor was fined for a low hit on Calgary quarterback Ben Wooldridge, while Gavin Meyer was fined for unnecessary roughness on Calgary kicker Dawson Hodge. Both infractions occurred at Clarke Stadium in Edmonton on May 29.

The CFL’s department of health, safety, and integrity manages league discipline involving fines. The committee includes chief football officer Greg Dick, vice-president of officiating Darren Hackwood, associate vice-president of football operations Ryan Janzen, and associate vice-president of health and safety Eric Noivo.

As per league policy, the league does not announce the dollar amount of fines, disciple related to dress code violations, discipline involving teams or staff, or discipline involving players who have been released. The maximum allowable fine under the collective bargaining agreement is half the value of a game cheque.