Argos exec on way out after being suspended by CFL for fan altercation

The CFL has suspended an Argos exec, who will likely be fired by Toronto

The Toronto Argonauts’ VP of player personnel John Murphy has been fired after a suspension by the CFL following an ugly incident with a fan.

The Toronto Sun reported Saturday Murphy is out and his exit will be made official by the team on Monday.

Murphy was captured on a cell phone issuing a fighting a fan and allegedly issuing a homophobic slur at a fan following the Argonauts’ loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a CFL East final.

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The incident led to the league suspending Murphy during Grey Cup week. The CFL championship will be played in Hamilton on Sunday.

The CFL statement:

The Canadian Football League has suspended indefinitely John Murphy, Toronto Argonaut Vice-President Player Personnel, following an investigation into his physical and verbal altercation with fans following last Sunday’s Eastern Final.

Toronto Sun columnist Frank Zicarelli weighed in this week:

When came the ugliness caught on video featuring Argos linebacker Chris Edwards, a pending free agent, rookie receiver Dejon Brissett and fans of the Ticats. Police had to get involved and later laid trespassing charges against the fans in question. That incident is also under review by the league and MLSE.

A bad week made even worse by a bad look and suddenly the Argos have once again become a laughing stock.