B.C. Lions

Redblacks LB J.R. Tavai fined for high hit on Lions QB Travis Lulay

by
3Down Staff
September 12, 2018

The CFL has fined Ottawa Redblacks linebacker J.R. Tavai for a ‘high hit’ on Lions quarterback Travis Lulay.

Video courtesy of TSN

Video courtesy of TSN

The league acknowledged it missed a spearing call during the game, which B.C. won 26-14. The 34-year-old underwent concussion protocol and didn’t return.

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Lulay was at practice all week and is set to start against Montreal on Friday. Meanwhile, Tavai is lighter in the wallet.

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