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Arbitrator puts off decision on Alouettes receiver Carter’s suspension appeal

Aug 17, 2016 | 5:15 PM

Montreal receiver Duron Carter will be allowed to play when the Alouettes visit the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday night.

Carter had a hearing on Wednesday into his appeal of a one-game suspension for his behaviour in a June 30 game against the Redblacks, but the arbitrator elected to put off announcing the decision.

“The arbitrator has heard the Duron Carter case and is reserving his decision to be released at a later date,” the league said on Twitter. “Until that time, Duron Carter will be eligible to play.”

Carter was suspended following his ejection from the game, in which he bowled over Ottawa coach Rick Campbell while celebrating a third-quarter touchdown. He was also fined by his team and the league.