Pavia’s UFL Pivot Leaves Winnipeg’s Succession Plan Empty

Diego Pavia has been on Winnipeg’s negotiation list since June 1, 2024 — the second-longest tenure behind Mark Gronowski — but he is now negotiating with the UFL ahead of its Nov. 18, 2026 draft and March-May season. His college profile is exactly the dual-threat archetype CFL offenses covet: 5,832 passing yards, 49 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, plus 1,663 rushing yards and 18 rushing scores at Vanderbilt. With Collaros in a must-win Week 21 at 8-9, the Bombers’ exclusive CFL rights to Pavia are a paper asset, not a 2027 QB answer.