Zach Collaros limited in practice with Winnipeg Blue Bombers

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Zach Collaros returned to practice with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Wednesday as a limited participant. The team issued an official report on Wednesday afternoon.

“I would say he’s improving,” O’Shea told the media after the team’s closed practice. “You know me, I’ll never call it. I’ll always give [players] an opportunity (to show they’re healthy enough to play).”

Collaros has missed the last two games due to a head injury. The 38-year-old has gone 5-4 as a starter this season, completing 70.6 percent of his passes for 2,204 yards, 11 touchdowns, and six interceptions.

Two weeks ago, O’Shea said that he “presume(s)” the veteran passer will play again this season.

Winnipeg has started Dru Brown in their last two games with Collaros out of the lineup. He has gone 2-4 as a starter this season, completing 68.1 percent of his passes for 1,502 yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions.

Running back Brady Oliveira (ankle), defensive lineman Nuer Gatkuoth (foot), and defensive backs Michael Ayers (calf) and Jaylen Smith (hip) were each non-participants. Jonathan Moxey (groin) was a full participant.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers (7-8) will host the Calgary Stampeders (8-8) on Saturday, October 10 with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT. The Stampeders are coming off a 37-31 upset win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders, while Winnipeg got crushed by the Montreal Alouettes.

The game will be broadcast on TSN in Canada and CFL+ internationally. Radio listeners can tune-in on 770 CHQR in Calgary or 680 CJOB in Winnipeg.