Calgary Stampeders

Jerome Messam fined for ejection in Montreal

by
3Down Staff
July 19, 2017

Calgary running back Jerome Messam has had to cough up some money to the league for being ejected in Montreal last week after he grabbed Chip Cox by the facemask.

Messam was sent to the showers early and it cost him.

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According to Jerome Messam, he has been fined $750 by the CFL for the disqualification last weekend against Montreal

— Danny Austin (@DannyAustin_9) July 19, 2017

Riders receiver Duron Carter was fined for a similar incident in Week 2 against Winnipeg.

Hey @DC_CHILLIN_8 — do you always rip opposing players to the turf by their facemasks on INT returns? #Bombers #Riders #CFL pic.twitter.com/Uh6AeeaZTr

— Blue Bomber Talk (@BlueBomberTalk) July 4, 2017

However, there was no flag or ejection for what Carter did.

Which facemask takedown was worse?