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Blue Bombers Quarterback Zach Collaros Putting Off Retirement Decision for Now
Collaros said contract extension talks stalled after a neck injury, and the veteran quarterback finished with 2,989 passing yards in a injury-hit season.
- On Sunday, Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros announced he will delay his retirement decision until January, becoming emotional while discussing his uncertain future at the team's season-end availability.
- Following a 33-23 loss to the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL Eastern Final on Saturday, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers concluded their 2026 season with a 9-9 record and face potential major roster changes.
- Veteran offensive linemen Stanley Bryant and Patrick Neufeld lack contracts for next season and are weighing retirement, while defensive end Willie Jefferson expressed his desire to return for an eighth campaign with the Bombers.
- Despite potential roster turnover, running back Brady Oliveira remains optimistic, stating, "We still have great guys in this locker room that are really good football players" capable of winning games.
- Since joining the franchise in 2019, Collaros has guided Winnipeg to five consecutive Grey Cup appearances, passing for 2,989 yards with 15 touchdowns this season as the team's central figure faces an uncertain future.
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Blue Bombers QB Zach Collaros emotional during end-of-season scrum
Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros became emotional at times Sunday while speaking to reporters following the end of the team's season. He said he will take some time before making a decision on the future of his playing career.
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Zach Collaros Could Wait Until January to Decide on CFL Future
Main Story After Winnipeg’s season ended with a 33-23 loss to Montreal in the East Division final, quarterback Zach Collaros is weighing whether to retire. The 38-year-old, whose contract-extension talks stalled after a neck injury, expects to decide by January. Other veteran Bombers, including offensive linemen Stanley Bryant and Patrick Neufeld, are also considering retirement, leaving the team facing possible major changes. By the Numbers Col…
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