Veteran DB Purifoy, cut by Elks earlier Friday, given two-game suspension

The Edmonton Elks released veteran American defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy on Friday. The 32-year-old was also given a two-game suspension for a CFL/CFLPA drug policy violation.

EDMONTON — The CFL suspended veteran defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy for two games Friday for violating its drug policy.

In a statement, the CFL said Purifoy tested positive for Amfetamine , a banned stimulant. The two-game suspension comes with a first offence.

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