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Ottawa Citizen
2 days ago
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- Ottawa Citizen
B.C. Lions 20, Blue Bombers 34: Nathan Rourke suffers apparent injury in road loss
Article content WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the B.C. Lions 34-20 in their season opener on Thursday without starting quarterback Zach Collaros and star running back Brady Oliveira. Article content Collaros was serving a one-game suspension for failing to respond to an off-season drug-testing request. He was replaced by Chris Streveler, who threw two of his three touchdown passes to Nic Demski. Article content Article content Streveler completed 15 of 24 pass attempts for 246 yards and one interception in front of a sellout of 32,343 at Princess Auto Stadium. Article content Article content Oliveira, the CFL's reigning most outstanding player and top Canadian, went to the locker room after a Winnipeg scoring drive in the first three minutes of the game. The Bombers (1-0) announced he wouldn't return because of an upper-body injury. Article content Rookie Matthew Peterson from Brooks, Alta., took his place, scoring his first career touchdown off a 38-yard run in the second quarter. He ended up with 23 carries for 130 yards. Article content B.C. quarterback Nathan Rourke left the game midway in the fourth quarter after an apparent injury. He was 12 of 27 passing for 249 yards with one TD and one interception. He also ran two yards for a score. Article content Rourke was replaced by Jeremiah Masoli as the Lions fell to 1-1. Article content Keric Wheatfall had Winnipeg's other TD reception, finishing with five catches for 127 yards. Article content Article content Sergio Castillo booted field goals from 49 and 50 yards for Winnipeg, but missed from 47 yards out. He made three of his four convert attempts and the Bombers also picked up a point off a punt single. Article content Article content Keon Hatcher caught a 77-yard TD pass for the Lions and finished with four catches for 150 yards. Sean Whyte hit field goals from 21 and 37 yards and connected on two converts. Article content The Bombers led 10-3 after the first quarter, 18-10 at halftime and 28-20 heading into the fourth. Article content Winnipeg opened the game with a four-play, 80-yard touchdown drive. Oliveira burst out of the gates for a 43-yard gain, the longest carry of his career. Article content Streveler followed up with a 20-yard TD pass to Demski in the end zone at 2:29, marking his 72nd consecutive game with at least one reception. Oliveira went to the locker room after the score.
CBC
08-02-2025
- Sport
- CBC
QB Chris Streveler signs 1-year contract extension with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Streveler, entering 4th year with Bombers, played 13 games last season before sustaining a knee injury The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed quarterback Chris Streveler to a one-year contract, the CFL club announced Saturday. Streveler appeared in 13 games last season before sustaining a knee injury in a 26-21 win over Saskatchewan on Sept. 7. A short-yardage specialist, Streveler had 10 rushing touchdowns in 2024, tying Calgary's Tommy Stephens for the league lead. He also made one start, helping lead the club to a 25-16 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks on July 5 while starting quarterback Zach Collaros was out with a thorax injury. Streveler finished the year throwing for 343 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He is entering his fourth year with the Bombers. Streveler started 12 games in 2018 and 2019 with the Blue Bombers, helping the team win a Grey Cup in his second season. He returned to Winnipeg in 2024 after four seasons in the NFL.
CBC
08-02-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Quarterback Chris Streveler signs 1-year contract extension with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed quarterback Chris Streveler to a one-year contract, the CFL club announced Saturday. Streveler appeared in 13 games last season before sustaining a knee injury in a 26-21 win over Saskatchewan on Sept. 7. A short-yardage specialist, Streveler had 10 rushing touchdowns in 2024, tying Calgary's Tommy Stephens for the league lead. He also made one start, helping lead the club to a 25-16 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks on July 5 while starting quarterback Zach Collaros was out with a thorax injury. Streveler finished the year throwing for 343 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He is entering his fourth year with the Bombers. Streveler started 12 games in 2018 and 2019 with the Blue Bombers, helping the team win a Grey Cup in his second season. He returned to Winnipeg in 2024 after four seasons in the NFL.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bombers sign veteran quarterback Chris Streveler to one-year contract
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed quarterback Chris Streveler to a one-year contract, the CFL club announced Saturday. Streveler appeared in 13 games last season before sustaining a knee injury in a 26-21 win over Saskatchewan on Sept. 7. A short-yardage specialist, Streveler had 10 rushing touchdowns in 2024, tying Calgary's Tommy Stephens for the league lead. He also made one start, helping lead the club to a 25-16 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks on July 5 while starting quarterback Zach Collaros was out with a thorax injury. Streveler finished the year throwing for 343 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He is entering his fourth year with the Bombers. Streveler started 12 games in 2018 and 2019 with the Blue Bombers, helping the team win a Grey Cup in his second season. He returned to Winnipeg in 2024 after four seasons in the NFL. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 8, 2025. The Canadian Press
