The Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman issued a statement and apology in the wake of receiving a four-game suspension involving Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Jeremiah Masoli.

During last Friday’s home game against Ottawa, Marino applied a low-hit on Masoli in the fourth quarter and then flexed his muscles to the home crowd. Masoli was carted off the field and is expected to miss four months of the season.

Marino’s suspension includes the illegal hit on Masoli and offensive comments made about the Ottawa quarterback’s heritage.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders also released a statement, apologizing to Masoli, and promising make a donation to the Redblack’s Mentorship Program.