Drew Wolitarsky is a Manitoba kid who plays like he’s got something to prove every snap, and that edge keeps him locked in as the most reliable piece of a scuffling passing attack. He knows this market, he knows what a down year feels like in Bomberland, and he’s not about to let a 4-4 slide turn into a lost season. He’s not the flashiest receiver in the league, but he’s the one Collaros trusts when the pocket is collapsing.
With Zach Collaros banged up and the O-line reshuffled after Jarell Broxton’s injury, Wolitarsky’s short-area dependability becomes critical—he’s the safety valve against pressure, and his outside blocking is a quiet reason the ground game hasn’t completely stalled during this 4-4 regression. That’s even more vital now, because the Bombers can’t lean on a defence that just gave up a franchise-worst 377 rushing yards. Coming off the bye, watch for Wolitarsky to get a heavier target share as Winnipeg simplifies the offence and tries to keep Collaros upright.
Mid-range deal around $150,000 — team-friendly for a starter who does the dirty work.
Wolitarsky is the possession slot who moves the chains on third down and sets the tone as a perimeter blocker for a run game that desperately needs all the help it can get.
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