Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Nic Demski Questionable for Home Opener Against Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Nic Demski is questionable for Thursday's home opener against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats due to an ankle injury sustained after missing Tuesday's practice. Demski was a full participant in Monday's practice and recorded two catches for 28 yards in the season-opening win against Calgary. The injury status matters as the Bombers approach a record 15th consecutive sellout with only 1,000 tickets remaining.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are dealing with multiple injury concerns ahead of their home opener on Thursday against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Receiver Nic Demski, who was fully available on Monday, missed Tuesday's closed-door practice and is now listed as questionable with an ankle injury. Defensive lineman De'Shaan Dixon has been ruled out with a hamstring injury and placed on the six-game injured list, while linebacker Jaiden Woodbey is questionable with a calf injury. However, defensive back Major Williams, offensive lineman Tui Eli, and linebacker Brody Clark all returned as full participants after missing Monday's session. The Tiger-Cats will be without linebacker Wynton McManis for a second consecutive game due to a knee injury. The game is nearly sold out with only 1,000 tickets remaining for what could be the Bombers' record 15th straight sellout.
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Nic Demski questionable for home opener
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