Official Game Day Thread - Toronto@Winnipeg, July 10, 2026

[Blue In BC]

Wallace did miss a practice last week due to a shoulder injury.

Yes but it was discussed whether this was also a performance issue.  That may not have been the case but it was suggested by some as a temp demotion.

[blue_gold_84]

Weirdly Brown might give them a better chance of winning than Zach would...

Well, yeah. Brown's healthy right now. The O-line has to do its job and keep him clean and upright, though.

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[The Zipp]

Well, yeah. Brown's healthy right now. The O-line has to do its job and keep him clean and upright, though.

cause he is kinda injury prone...

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers list Dru Brown as starter against Argonauts
by 3Down Staff  July 9, 2026

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have listed Dru Brown as their starting quarterback against the Toronto Argonauts on Friday night. The team released its official depth chart on Thursday morning.

The 29-year-old was acquired in a trade from the Ottawa Redblacks two week ago. He went 12-13-1 as a starter over two seasons in the nation's capital, completing 68.8 percent of his passes for 6,348 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 20 interceptions.

Brown spent the first three seasons of his CFL career in Winnipeg. He threw for 1,484 yards, 14 touchdowns, and two interceptions in a depth role with the team, and rushed 37 times for 113 yards with five scores.

Zach Collaros, who did not practice on Wednesday due to a neck injury, has been moved to the one-game injured list. On Wednesday's injury report, the Blue Bombers listed him as questionable.

The 37-year-old left Sunday's win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats after he was sacked on the first play of the second quarter. He has thrown for 985 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions through four regular-season games.

Taylor Elgersma replaced Collaros under centre in Hamilton and completed 11-of-15 pass attempts for 86 yards and one touchdown. Brown did not dress for the game. Elgersma will be the backup behind Brown against Toronto this week, with Bryce Perkins as the third-string quarterback.

Winnipeg has made two other roster changes for Friday's game. Gabe Wallace has returned to the starting lineup at left guard, while Dylan Hazen will make his CFL debut in a depth role at linebacker.

Hazen spent his entire collegiate career at Wake Forest University, where he was a three-year starter. The six-foot, 224-pound defender made 284 total tackles, 27.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, five pass knockdowns, three fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles, and two interceptions over 54 games, earning an All-ACC honourable mention in 2025.

Micah Mazzccua, who started in place of Wallace last week, has been moved back to the practice roster. Charles-Elliot Bouliane, who was selected in the third round of the 2026 CFL Draft, has also been placed on the practice roster. He has made one special teams tackle over three regular-season games.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2-2) will host the Toronto Argonauts (2-2) at Princess Auto Stadium on Friday, July 10 with kickoff scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EDT. The Argonauts are coming off a 58-36 loss to the Calgary Stampeders, while the Blue Bombers overcame an injury to Zach Collaros to narrowly beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

The weather forecast in Winnipeg calls for a high of 29 degrees and sun. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on TSN 1050 in Toronto and 680 CJOB in Winnipeg.

https://3downnation.com/2026/07/09/winnipeg-blue-bombers-list-dru-brown-as-starter-against-argonauts/

[gobombersgo]

Toronto Argonauts rule out Cameron Judge against Winnipeg
by 3Down Staff  July 9, 2026

The Toronto Argonauts will be without Canadian linebacker Cameron Judge when they visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday.

The 31-year-old has been placed on the one-game injured list with a head injury, though it remains unclear what the timeline for his recovery will be.

"I don't really like to talk about injuries too much," said head coach Mike Miller on Wednesday. "I only go week-to-week."

The Montreal native has made 11 defensive tackles and four special teams tackles through four starts this season. The nine-year veteran has made 446 defensive tackles, 30 special teams tackles, 18 sacks, nine forced fumbles, seven interceptions, and two defensive touchdowns over 122 career regular-season games.

According to the official depth chart the Argonauts released on Thursday morning, Judge will be replaced at weak-side linebacker by Owen Goss. The six-foot, 202-pound defender has made two defensive tackles, one special teams tackle, and one forced fumble over four regular-season games in a depth role this year.

Dakoda Shepley has returned to the starting lineup at right guard after missing last week's loss to the Calgary Stampeders. He did not practice on Monday or Tuesday due to a back injury, and was a limited participant on Wednesday.

Canadian offensive lineman Keegan O'Neil, Canadian linebacker Jalen Rayam, and American defensive back Bubba Bolden have each been added to the active roster in depth roles. Bolden has been listed as the backup to Ethan John, who will make his first career start at safety.

Anthony Wilson, who started the team's last two games at safety, has been moved to the practice roster.

The Toronto Argonauts (2-2) will visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2-2) at Princess Auto Stadium on Friday, July 10 with kickoff scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EDT. The Argonauts are coming off a 58-36 loss to the Calgary Stampeders, while the Blue Bombers overcame an injury to Zach Collaros to narrowly beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

The weather forecast in Winnipeg calls for a high of 29 degrees and sun. The game will be broadcast on TSN and RDS in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune in on TSN 1050 in Toronto and 680 CJOB in Winnipeg.

https://3downnation.com/2026/07/09/toronto-argonauts-rule-out-cameron-judge-against-winnipeg/

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[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Well, yeah. Brown's healthy right now. The O-line has to do its job and keep him clean and upright, though.

Even with a healthy Zach I wouldn't be keen to put money on the Bombers, unless they can find a way to slow down Chad Kelly the Bomber offence won't be able to keep up the pace.

[bunker]

Rostering 5 American linebackers, 2 of whom will barely see the field on defence, starting a fifth mediocre Canadian receiver when we have ratio room for an import, failing to use the designated American label on anyone, it's like we start every game with one hand tied behind our back.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Looks like Hazen is replacing Boulaine on ST's, they must really like what they've seen from him in practice to bring him along so fast.  Could be another import LB eventually competing for hotly contested linebacker jobs, Ayers, Woodbey, Smith and Shay already vying for those 2 positions.

[Jesse]

Looks like Hazen is replacing Boulaine on ST's, they must really like what they've seen from him in practice to bring him along so fast.  Could be another import LB eventually competing for hotly contested linebacker jobs, Ayers, Woodbey, Smith and Shay already vying for those 2 positions.

I feel like I'd much rather have an extra american receiver than another LB.

[The Zipp]

Rostering 5 American linebackers, 2 of whom will barely see the field on defence, starting a fifth mediocre Canadian receiver when we have ratio room for an import, failing to use the designated American label on anyone, it's like we start every game with one hand tied behind our back.

we did it last year so we shouldn't be surprised when we see it now. boggles my mind. get Singer on the field somehow - it's possible but we insist on a bloated and mediocre LB crew

[dd]

Even with a healthy Zach I wouldn't be keen to put money on the Bombers, unless they can find a way to slow down Chad Kelly the Bomber offence won't be able to keep up the pace.

Agree, we won't be able to keep up to the pace that Kelly will be putting points on the board against our defense. We gotta pray for turnovers/mistakes, and if Kelly doesn't make any, its gonna be a white wash, that's the Younger way