The third bye’s placement creates a hidden roster deadline before the Labour Day doublehea

Winnipeg’s third and final bye doesn’t come until after the Labour Day Classic/Banjo Bowl stretch, meaning injured Bombers must be activated, carried on the active roster, or moved to the practice squad through four games against elite West division opponents. That makes Ottawa’s 0-8 record the cheapest possible spot to activate Collaros now rather than push his return into that difficult schedule.