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Blue Bombers Count on Schoen’s Return Ahead of Season Opener

Dalton Schoen’s comeback from injury is expected to stabilize a reworked offence as Zach Collaros serves a one-game suspension.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Dalton Schoen (83) catches a touchdown pass during the first half of CFL football action against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Winnipeg Saturday, September 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Overview

  • Winnipeg opens its CFL campaign Thursday, June 12, against the B.C. Lions at home ahead of hosting the Grey Cup on Nov. 16.
  • Schoen returns from a torn ACL that ended his season last year and halted his bid for a third straight 1,000-yard performance.
  • Starting quarterback Zach Collaros will miss the opener after failing to respond to an off-season drug-testing request, with Chris Streveler set to start.
  • The receiving corps is led by Schoen and veteran Nic Demski alongside sophomores Keric Wheatfall, Kevens Clercius and rookie Jerreth Sterns.
  • Defensive end James Vaughters joins Willie Jefferson to anchor a refreshed front designed to push Winnipeg toward a sixth consecutive Grey Cup appearance.