Bombers Shuffle O-Line: Vanterpool In for Injured Broxton at RT

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Winnipeg’s most urgent transaction decision is on the offensive line. With Jarell Broxton injured, the Bombers are turning to Micah Vanterpool at right tackle — a 6-foot-5, 336-pound lineman who started six games last season at left guard and left tackle. This isn’t a new signing; it’s an internal e

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Vanterpool’s cross-side move exposes a right-tackle depth problem after Broxton’s injury.

With Jarell Broxton injured, Micah Vanterpool — listed at 6-5, 336 pounds — is sliding to the right side despite making his six 2024 starts at left guard and left tackle. That means Winnipeg is replacing one injury with a player learning a new side on the fly, which is a bigger swing than the “next-man-up” framing suggests.

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