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Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros (8) looks for a pass during first half CFL football action against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, in Hamilton on Sunday, July 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn
By The Canadian Press

Star Bombers quarterback Collaros to miss game against visiting Argos

Jul 9, 2026 | 10:07 AM

WINNIPEG — Winnipeg Blue Bombers star quarterback Zach Collaros will miss Friday’s game against the visiting Toronto Argonauts with a neck injury.

Collaros sustained the injury in the second quarter of Winnipeg’s 14-13 win at Hamilton on Sunday.

He was listed as questionable earlier this week and did not participate in the Blue Bombers’ practice on Wednesday.

Dru Brown, who Winnipeg acquired in a trade with Ottawa last month, will start at quarterback Friday.

Canadian Taylor Elgersma, who led the Bombers to victory over the Ticats in relief of Collaros, will serve as backup.

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Collaros has thrown for 985 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions so far this season.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 10, 2026.

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