Pavia’s neg-list tenure exposes a stalled QB succession hedge

Winnipeg has held Diego Pavia’s exclusive CFL rights since June 1, 2024 — the second-longest tenure on its negotiation list behind Mark Gronowski — yet GM Kyle Walters’ April talks never produced a deal. The 24-year-old All-SEC quarterback is now negotiating with the UFL ahead of its Nov. 18, 2026 draft, leaving Winnipeg with a paper asset while Zach Collaros is 8-9 and facing a win-or-out Week 21.