Montreal Alouettes linebacker Micah Awe has avoided a suspension for his high hit on Calgary Stampeders quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. in Week 6. <\/p>\n
Awe, 32, was instead handed a maximum fine for the hit, the CFL\u2019s Department of Health, Safety, and Integrity announced on Thursday.<\/p>\n
The incident occurred in the fourth quarter of Montreal\u2019s 37-30 victory on Saturday, with Awe making contact with Adams\u2019 head and neck area while the quarterback attempted to slide for a first down.<\/p>\n
The nine-year veteran had a hearing with the league on Wednesday to discuss the hit, but will face no additional supplemental discipline outside of the fine.<\/p>\n
A native of Lagos, Nigeria, Awe led the CFL with 117 total tackles last season as a member of the BC Lions before signing with the Alouettes over the off-season. <\/p>\n
In five games played for the Als this year, Awe has posted 10 defensive tackles and one special teams tackle.<\/p>\n
He has recorded 623 total tackles with six sacks, five interceptions, and seven forced fumbles in 123 career games played between the BC Lions, Toronto Argonauts, Ottawa Redblacks, Stampeders, and Alouettes.<\/p>\n
This is Awe\u2019s league-leading 11th appearance on the fine\/suspension list since 2017.<\/p>\n
Edmonton Elks offensive lineman Jordan Murray was also fined for clipping Redblacks defensive lineman Habakkuk Baldonado, while Baldonado was subsequently fined twice for making an inappropriate gesture and headbutting Murray.<\/p>\n