Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Calgary Stampeders Week 1 Injury Report

Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Calgary Stampeders
Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Calgary Stampeders

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders released their final injury reports ahead of their first game of the 2026 season on Friday at 9 pm on TSN, CFL+, and CBS Sports Network.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will not have wide receiver Kevens Clercius (Knee), defensive lineman Tanner Schmekel (Calf), linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox (Ankle), and defensive back Major Williams (Hip) in the lineup on Friday night. Click here to check out the depth chart.

PositionPlayerInjuryStatus
WRKevens ClerciusKneeOut
OLAsotui EliAnkleIn
DLTanner SchmekelCalfOut
LBLane NovakKneeOut
LBJovan Santos-KnoxAnkleOut
DBCam AllenKneeOut
DBEthan BallThighOut
DBMajor WilliamsHipIn

Calgary Stampeders

The Calgary Stampeders placed wide receiver Reggie Begelton (Knee), defensive back Sheldon Arnold (Ankle), and kicker Rene Paredes (Groin) on the six-game injured list. Wide receiver Clark Barnes (Hamstring), offensive lineman Tomas Jack-Kurdyla (Knee), and defensive lineman Folarin Orimolade (Achilles) will not play on Friday night. Click here to check out the depth chart.

PositionPlayerInjuryStatus
WRClark BarnesHamstringOut
WRReggie BegeltonKneeOut
OLTomas Jack-KurdylaKneeOut
DLJaylon HutchingsHamstringOut
DLFolarin OrimoladeAchillesOut
LBMicah TeitzHeadIn
DBAnton HaieHamstringOut
DBMorice Blackwell IIFootOut
DBSheldon ArnoldAnkleOut
DBBen LabrosseIllnessIn
KickerRene ParedesGroinOut

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