The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced that the team has released National receiver Ajou Ajou following a CFL investigation which concluded Ajou violated the Gender-Based Violence and Harassment Policy.
The league announced earlier on Thursday that Ajou has been suspended for at least six regular season games along with the preseason.
According to a statement issued by the CFL, they were alerted by allegations in late January and immediately launched an investigation.
Through their investigation, on November 18, 2025 (two days after the Roughriders won the Grey Cup in Winnipeg), Ajou engaged in aggressive and unwelcome physical contact with multiple women at a restaurant in Regina.
Shortly after the league announced the suspension, the Roughriders announced that Ajou was no longer a member of the team.
“The Saskatchewan Roughriders do not tolerate gender-based violence or harassment and Ajou Ajou’s actions go directly against the values we hold as an organization,” said Roughriders Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Jeremy O’Day said in a team statement. “We hold our players to a high standard, one that focuses on integrity and treating people with respect. He failed to meet that standard and is no longer a Roughrider.”
“Protecting the safety and well‑being of our communities is non‑negotiable,” CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston said in a statement. “Our players are expected to lead with integrity and serve as role models. When improper conduct occurs, our policy is clear, and we will enforce it without exception. It is my hope that Mr. Ajou learns from this experience, and that other players take this unfortunate situation as a reminder of the standards we uphold.”
Last year, the wide receiver re-joined Saskatchewan after a tryout with the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts. He had 22 receptions for 212 yards in his second season with the green and white.