Riders’ DL Miles Brown fined for high hit on Blue Bombers’ QB Zach Collaros

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The Canadian Football League has fined Saskatchewan Roughriders’ defensive lineman Miles Brown for a high hit on Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ quarterback Zach Collaros in the 59th Labour Day Classic.

Brown hit Collaros following a pass toward the end zone late in the second quarter and delivered a glancing blow to the head with his shoulder and helmet. The play was penalized for roughing the passer and the No. 90 was allowed to remain in the game despite post-game comments from Bombers’ president Wade Miller.

Collaros exited the game and did not return after halftime for precautionary reasons. The veteran QB has been a full participant in practice this week and is expected to start the Banjo Bowl on Saturday. Chris Streveler finished the game for Winnipeg which ended in a 35-33 win for the Bombers.

As per CFL policy, the amount of the fine was not disclosed. Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the highest fine a player can receive is equal to half a game cheque.

The Bombers (6-6) and Roughriders (5-6-1) meet again in Winnipeg on Saturday, September 7 at 3:00 p.m. EDT.