May 23, 2024

CFL suspends Argos’ VP of player personnel John Murphy indefinitely after altercation with fans | CBC Sports

The CFL suspended Toronto Argonauts executive John Murphy indefinitely Wednesday for an altercation with fans after the East Division final.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeated Toronto 27-19 at BMO Field on Sunday to advance to the Grey Cup. After the game, Murphy and some Argos players got involved in an altercation with fans as they left the field.

On Monday, both the CFL and Argos stated they were reviewing the matter.

Murphy is the Argos vice-president of player personnel.

WATCH | Ticats fans clash with Argos players post-game:

Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans clash with Toronto Argonauts players

Investigations are underway after some Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans clashed with several Toronto Argonauts players following Sunday’s CFL eastern division final, which the Tiger-Cats won. 2:05

The league reiterated Tuesday its investigation into the incident continues.

Video of the incident has been widely circulated on social media.

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