CFL releases statement on status of Euclid Cummings

TORONTO — The Canadian Football League released the following statement on Wednesday about the status of Euclid Cummings:

“Upon learning of the criminal charges facing Euclid Cummings, CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie has voided his contract with the BC Lions. As these charges are before the courts, the CFL will offer no further comment.”

BC Lions general manager Ed Hervey’s statement regarding Cummings’ voided contract reads as follows:

“We support the Commissioner’s decision to void the contract of Euclid Cummings in light of criminal charges he is currently facing. We were given no indication by the player or his representation that these charges existed and I assure our fans, partners and supporters of the CFL across Canada, that we would not have offered him a contract had we known about this situation. Given that matter is before the criminal courts and under a publication ban, we will not be offering further comment.”