Bombers’ Collaros Suspended One Game for Missed Test

Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros has been suspended for one regular-season game after failing to respond within 24 hours to multiple contact attempts from the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport regarding an offseason drug test in February. Under CFL policy, such a non-response is treated as a failed test and typically results in a two-game suspension, but after intervention from Bombers CEO Wade Miller and the CFL Players Association, the suspension was reduced to one game due to extenuating circumstances and no evidence of wrongdoing. Collaros, a two-time CFL Most Outstanding Player, expressed frustration but did not appeal the decision, citing his clean record. The incident has prompted the league and union to review and improve their drug-testing notification process. Collaros will miss the Bombers’ home opener against the B.C. Lions on June 12. He is expected to return to the team following his suspension.