CFL slaps Riders defensive lineman Robertson with one-game suspension for head butt

By: The Canadian Press Posted: 2:33 PM CDT Monday, Sep. 4, 2023 Last Modified: 3:20 PM CDT Monday, Sep. 4, 2023

TORONTO - The CFL has suspended Saskatchewan defensive end Pete Robertson for a game following his head butt of Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros during a game Sunday.

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TORONTO - The CFL has suspended Saskatchewan defensive end Pete Robertson for a game following his head butt of Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros during a game Sunday.

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TORONTO – The CFL has suspended Saskatchewan defensive end Pete Robertson for a game following his head butt of Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros during a game Sunday.

The CFL announced the suspension Monday, following the Roughriders’ 32-30 overtime home win over the Blue Bombers.

According to the CFL, Robertson will serve the suspension when the two teams meet again Saturday at IG Field.

Saskatchewan Roughriders Pete Robertson (45) tackles Edmonton Elks Kevin Brown (4) during first half CFL action in Edmonton on Sunday, June 11, 2023. The CFL has suspended Saskatchewan defensive end Pete Robertson for a game following his heat-butt of Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros during a game Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Late in the fourth quarter, Robertson batted down a second-down pass from Collaros. Afterwards, Robertson head-butted the veteran quarterback, knocking Collaros to the turf.

Initially, there was no penalty called but a late flag was thrown and Robertson received a 15-yard unnecessary roughness call and was allowed to continue playing.

What was disturbing about the hit was it came after the play ended. It also certainly appeared like Robertson looked directly at the six-foot, 219-pound Collaros before delivering the head butt.

And while Collaros was on the ground, Robertson could be seen flexing.

Collaros, the CFL’s outstanding player the last two seasons, has dealt with concussions during his career. He had to leave the game for three plays but did return.