CFL fines Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ Zamari Walton, Ottawa Redblacks’ Jelani Stafford for Week 10 acts

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The Canadian Football League has fined Hamilton defensive back Zamari Walton and Ottawa defensive lineman Jelani Stafford for their conduct in Week 10.

Stafford was disciplined for unnecessary roughness after committing a non-football act against Saskatchewan linebacker Nick Wiebe in the Redblacks’ 42-20 loss to the Riders. The play was not penalized, and it is unclear what occurred to merit the fine.

The five-foot-11, 292-pound rookie recorded one tackle in the game, bringing his season total up to two. He has also contributed offensively as a fullback on short-yardage.

Walton was fined for a low block against B.C. fullback Jacob Bond during the Ticats’ 27-24 loss to the Lions. Bond was forced to leave the game with a knee injury.

The six-foot-three, 185-pound cornerback recorded three defensive tackles. He has made 17 tackles in seven games this year.

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, discipline 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.