CFL fines Montreal Alouettes’ Nate Beauchemin for low hit on Chad Kelly

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The Canadian Football League has fined Montreal Alouettes’ safety Nate Beauchemin for delivering a low hit on Toronto Argonauts’ quarterback Chad Kelly in Week 2.

It is unclear when the infraction took place, as Beauchemin was not penalized on the play. The second-year defender out of the University of Calgary finished with two tackles, as the Alouettes defeated the Argonauts 37-30.

Kelly, who was making his return from a broken leg suffered in the 2024 East Final against Montreal, completed 28-of-46 passes for 445 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception in the loss.

The CFL’s department of health, safety, and integrity manages league discipline involving fines. The committee includes chief football officer Greg Dick, vice-president of officiating Darren Hackwood, associate vice-president of football operations Ryan Janzen, and associate vice-president of health and safety Eric Noivo.

As per league policy, the league does not announce the dollar amount of fines, discipline related to dress code violations, discipline involving teams or staff, or discipline involving players who have been released. The maximum allowable fine under the collective bargaining agreement is half the value of a game cheque.