Zach Collaros
Bio
The two-time Grey Cup MVP and offensive engine of the Bombers is gutting through a rib injury that has clearly limited his practice reps and, by extension, the playbook. At 37, his toughness is unquestioned, but his availability is now the single biggest variable separating a middling 4-4 club from a contender.
2026 Season Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Games played | 7 |
| Comp / Att | 148 / 221 |
| Completion % | 67.0% |
| Passing yards | 1,742 |
| Touchdowns / INTs | 11 / 7 |
| QB rating | 90.3 |
| Sacks taken | 16 |
2026 Season Analysis
Collaros has willed this team to wins before, but his 2026 campaign is defined by the shrinking margin for error behind a patchwork line that just surrendered a historic 377 rushing yards. With the defence melting down late against B.C.’s rookie QB, the Bombers need a healthy QB1 to reclaim the tempo and verticality that vanish when he’s nursing pain; watch his movement in the pocket post-bye — if he can’t drive the ball, a lost season awaits.
Contract & Salary
Reported $525,000 per season through 2027. The ribs are the story: Winnipeg is managing his reps carefully rather than risking the franchise QB on a 4-4 season.
Role on the Team
He is the entire offensive ignition switch — when Zach Collaros is compromised, the passing attack shrinks to checkdowns and hope.