Zach Collaros out for Winnipeg against Ottawa Redblacks due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 5:22 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros will miss the game against the Ottawa Redblacks due to a neck injury. Collaros has not played since leaving the Week 5 match against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Dru Brown will start in his absence after a strong performance against the Toronto Argonauts, where he passed for 339 yards and a touchdown. The Blue Bombers currently rank last in the CFL in points scored per game, making this a critical opportunity for Brown to lead the offense effectively.
- •Zach Collaros is out against Ottawa Redblacks due to a neck injury.
- •Dru Brown will start, coming off a strong performance.
- •Bombers rank last in scoring, averaging 23.8 points per game.
- •Collaros has not played since Week 5 against Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
- 5:22 AMYahoo Sports — Zach Collaros' injury update continues to complicate Winnipeg Blue Bombers' quarterback room
"The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are about to enter an interesting period of their season, and things could get wild.
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