CFL fines Alouettes linebacker for illegal hit on Bomber QB Chris Streveler

League says former Bomber Henoc Muamba received maximum fine for spearing

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Caption: Rookie QB Chris Streveler was speared by Alouette linebacker Henoc Muamba in Winnipeg's 56-10 victory in Montreal last week. (Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press)

The CFL handed Montreal Alouettes linebacker Henoc Muamba and Edmonton Eskimos defensive back Aaron Grymes maximum fines Wednesday for separate spearing incidents last week.
Muamba was fined for spearing quarterback Chris Streveler of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers while Grymes was penalized for a similar incident involving Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver Brandon Banks.
Muamba previously played three seasons in Winnipeg, suiting up for the Bombers from 2011 until 2014.
As per league policy, the amounts of the fines were not disclosed.