Riders’ Jones says he hopes CFL holds all teams to same standard regarding rosters
REGINA — Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach head coach and general manager Chris Jones said he accepts the fine his team received from the CFL for a roster violation, but he hopes the league is equally as vigilant when dealing with other teams.
The Roughriders were fined $60,000 on Thursday after the league found the team violated league-wide roster policies over the use of injured players and free agents during practices.
“I accept the league’s decision and am aware of the errors,” Jones read from a statement Friday. “We have made the necessary adjustments and will be moving forward accordingly.
“I’m here to talk about the Saskatchewan Roughriders, but I hope the other eight teams are held in the same regard and to the same standard.”