On the eve of the Canadian Football League (CFL) playoffs, the league suspended defender Shawn Oakman of the Montreal Alouettes “indefinitely” for what it calls a breach of its policy on gender-based violence and harassment.

The Montreal Alouettes organization also released Oakman from the team, according to a league statement on its website.

The CFL says the decision was made after it conducted a third-party investigation launched Oct. 30 upon hearing allegations against the team’s defensive tackle.

“The Canadian Football League takes violations of our Gender-Based Violence and Harassment Policy with the utmost seriousness. Our policy is clear, and our commitment to enforcing it is unwavering,” said CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston in the league’s statement.

“Following review,

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