Winnipeg Blue Bombers rule out QB Collaros for Sunday

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without their starting quarterback Zach Collaros for Sunday's matchup against the Ottawa RedBlacks. Collaros is sidelined for a second consecutive game with a neck injury, forcing backup Dru Brown to once again lead the offense. Brown, who recently joined the Bombers after being traded from Ottawa, had a strong performance in his first start of the season last week, completing 25 of 31 passes for 339 yards with one touchdown and one interception in a win over the Toronto Argonauts.

Several other key players on offense are also facing uncertainty for Sunday's game. Receiver Nic Demski (ankle) and running back Brady Oliveira (hip) practiced fully on Friday and are expected to play. However, offensive linemen Tui Eli (ankle) and Ethan Vibert (illness) are questionable, while defensive tackle Cam Lawson is doubtful with a hip problem.

The Bombers will also be missing six other players due to injuries, including receiver Kevens Clercius (knee), linebackers Jaiden Woodbey (calf) and Lane Novak (knee), defensive back Ethan Ball (thigh), and defensive linemen Tanner Schmekel (calf) and Da’Shaan Dixon (hip). The team, currently with a 3-2 record, travels to the nation's capital for a 6:00 pm kickoff against the still winless RedBlacks.

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I think anytime somebody misses out on something they love to do, it’s got to be tough for them.