REDBLACKS release statement regarding Greg Ellingson

OTTAWA — The Ottawa REDBLACKS released a statement regarding international receiver Greg Ellingson Saturday morning.

The statement read:

“The Ottawa REDBLACKS are aware that a charge of failing to provide a breath sample into a roadside screening device was laid against Greg Ellingson on Friday morning. The Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group and the REDBLACKS will continue to collect information in this case. In the interim, Ellingson will not be participating in team activities. Because this is a personal legal matter, the REDBLACKS will have no further comment on this specific case at this time.”