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The Canadian Football League has fined Toronto defensive lineman Jonathan Kongbo for a high hit on Ottawa quarterback Jake Maier in Week 3.
While the CFL did not specify when the disciplinary infraction occurred, though Kongbo sacked Maier in the third quarter on a play in which he appeared to make contact with the head and neck area. No penalty was assessed to the Canadian pass rusher at the time, or at any other time during the game.
Jonathan Kongbo shifts the momentum back in Argos favour!
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The Argonauts went on to defeat the Redblacks by a score of 44-24. Kongbo was credited with two defensive tackles and the sack, while Maier threw for 281 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.
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.
