Riders HC Chris Jones says fight “harmless”, won’t comment on discipline

Chris Jones believes the fight that occurred at Riders practice Monday was “harmless”.

He confirmed Duron Carter’s status with this team has not changed after being involved the incident. “We’re family,” Jones said. Otherwise, there was no comment from Saskatchewan’s bench boss on the altercation.

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Jones did not respond when asked about possible discipline regarding Carter, Bakari Grant or Sam Williams as the rookie linebacker was under the weather Tuesday.

Jones says the fight was harmless. Says there was an altercation today too. Wouldn't comment on any discipline to players.

— Arielle Zerr 🌾 (@arielle_zerr) October 17, 2017

Sam Williams was sick today and not available to the media.

— Arielle Zerr 🌾 (@arielle_zerr) October 17, 2017

The players were staying tight-lipped.

Players clearly under a gag order today. Learning nothing. #Riders #CFL pic.twitter.com/zjZ70hCkOR

— Glenn Reid (@reidgsk) October 17, 2017

Duron Carter, Bakari Grant & Jovon Johnson not saying much about alleged altercation yesterday at practice. #Riders #CFL

— Taylor Shire (@Taylor_Shire) October 17, 2017

They’re clearly towing the company line in Regina.