Riders hit with $60K fine, salary cap deduction for roster violations

The CFL has fined the Saskatchewan Roughriders $60,000 and taken $26,000 from the team’s 2016 salary cap.

The fine comes after a league investigation found the team had violated roster rules.

The league said the team violated rules by having player who were on the six-game injured list take part in practice.

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The league also said the team allowed players to practice who were not under contract.

CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge said in a statement that the Riders actions have compromised the reputation of the league.