Calgary Stampeders wide receiver Richie Sindani was suspended two games by the CFL on Friday for testing positive for banned substances.
The 27-year-old from Regina tested positive for Methandienone and Stanozolol, the league said in a statement.
“We were very disappointed when informed of Richie’s violation,” the Stampeders said in a statement. “The team trusts he will learn from his mistake and avoid another occurrence.
“This incident once again proves players need to be fully cognizant about the supplements they are taking.”
A suspended player can’t play in regular-season or playoff games, but the club decides whether to allow the player to be involved in training camp, pre-season games, practices and meetings.
Under the CFL and Players’ Association joint drug policy, a player who tests positive or fails to provide a sample faces a two-game suspension upon first violation.
A second violation is a nine-game suspension, a third violation brings a yearlong suspension and a fourth violation is a lifetime ban.
Players undergo mandatory drug testing following a positive result.
They’re required to participate in an assessment and clinical evaluation to determine if additional counselling is needed.
Sindani, a University of Calgary Dinos alum, has played 60 games over four seasons for the Stampeders.
He compiled 26 catches for 255 yards and a touchdown in 13 games in 2022.
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