CFL suspends Roughriderfor 1 game for 'dangerous' tackle on Ottawa receiver

The CFL suspended defensive back Deontai Williams of the Saskatchewan Roughriders for one game Thursday after a "dangerous" tackle on Ottawa Redblacks receiver Kalil Pimpleton.

Saskatchewan visits the Edmonton Elks on Saturday night.

The CFL suspended Williams for "delivering an illegal and dangerous tackle," on Pimpleton, and "committing a non-football act by striking another Ottawa player."

Pimpleton made an eight-yard catch with six seconds remaining in Saskatchewan's 29-16 victory. As Pimpleton turned upfield, Williams lifted the Redblacks player and drove him to the ground, head-first.

Williams received a 25-yard unnecessary roughness penalty and rough-play disqualification for his actions. Pimpleton was eventually able to walk off the field.

Williams participated in a hearing with the CFL regarding the incident. He also reached out to formally apologize to Pimpleton.