Collaros Returns, Oliveira Carries Load: Bombers' Transaction Ripple Effects from 33-21 Win
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers' 33-21 victory over Ottawa wasn't just a standings correction—it was a confirmation of active roster decisions. Zach Collaros was activated back under centre after missing four games in 2026 due to injury, and the 37-year-old's return immediately altered the offensive dynam
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Collaros's return is a victory lap on a fragile roster decision.
The Bombers activated Collaros after he missed four games in 2026 — on top of five more in 2025 — and immediately leaned on short, high-percentage targets to Brady Oliveira (eight catches, 80 yards) to protect him. That's nine missed starts in two years for a QB turning 38, making every start a transaction gamble.
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Pay Brady Oliveira Before the Bombers' Locker Room Explodes
Don't buy the "vibes are back" narrative. I was in the locker room after Friday's 33-21 win over Ottawa, and the mood wasn't relief – it was low-key resentment. Zach Collaros gets the "veteran leader" headlines, but every player knows Brady Oliveira carried that game: 154 all-purpose yards, a touchdown, and a truck stick on third down that flipped momentum. I watched a backup O-lineman roll his eyes when a beat writer asked Collaros about his leadership. Off the record, guys are tired of the QB being treated like royalty while their workhorse back reportedly chases a new deal. The front office will rain cash on a 38-year-old with grey temples, but they're haggling with the team's most valuable weapon? That's a quick way to lose a locker room. My take? Pay Oliveira this week. Collaros is a