The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released American defensive lineman Garrett Marino, the team announced Tuesday. 

Marino, 28, was suspended four games, the longest suspension in CFL history, on July 11 for a "dangerous and reckless low hit" on Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Jeremiah Masoli and for making comments about Masoli's heritage. Masoli was expected to miss 10-12 weeks due to the injury suffered by Marino's hit. 

In eight games played this season, the Mission Viejo, Calif., native had nine tackles and a sack.