Vanterpool Slides to Right Tackle as Broxton Injury Forces Bombers OL Pivot

🏷️ Roster/Transactions (10AM) 🕐 July 30, 2026 · 10:00 AM 📡 BlueBombers.com (Game Day HQ, Game Preview)

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will deploy Micah Vanterpool at right tackle Thursday night against B.C., a direct plug-and-play response to the loss of starter Jarell Broxton. Vanterpool, listed at 6-foot-5 and 336 pounds, isn’t a depth stash; he started six games last season — four at left guard and two

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Offensive line depth is tested by a quiet but critical position switch masked by Broxton’s injury, revealing the Bombers’ cross-training philosophy.

Micah Vanterpool, who started six games in 2023 at left guard and left tackle, will now slide to right tackle to replace the injured Jarell Broxton. At 6-5, 336 pounds, Vanterpool’s previous starts ca

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🔴 BREAKING: Jarell Broxton (knee) lands on 6-game IL; Vanterpool to start at RT. · 🔄 RUMOR: Bombers shopping WR Greg McCrae; young Canadians pushing for roster spot. · 📊 STAT: At 336 lbs, Vanterpool is Winnipeg's heaviest OT starter since 2018. · 🔥 HOT TAKE: Vanterpool's power blocking frees Oliveira for a 200-yard night.

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