On Thursday, the Ottawa Redblacks and Winnipeg Blue Bombers released their final injury report ahead of Friday night’s season opener at 8:30 pm on ESPN+.
The Redblacks will not have running back William Powell (Achilles), offensive lineman Randy Richards (hamstring), defensive lineman Nigel Romick (head), and RB Brendan Gillanders (hip).
The Blue Bombers will not have wide receiver Kelvin McKnight (hip), defensive lineman Jackson Jeffcoat (ankle), fullback Mike Miller (ankle), and linebacker Les Maruo (elbow) are questionable.
Ottawa Redblacks
| Position | Player | Injury | Status |
| RB | William Powell | Achilles | Out |
| RB | Brendan Gillanders | Hip | Out |
| FB | Anthony Gosselin | Illness | Questionable |
| OL | Randy Richards | Hamstring | Out |
| DL | Nigel Romick | Head | Out |
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
| Position | Player | Injury | Status |
| FB | Mike Miller | Ankle | Questionable |
| WR | Kelvin McKnight | Hip | Out |
| DL | Jackson Jeffcoat | Ankle | Questionable |
| LB | Les Maruo | Elbow | Questionable |
