MATT NICHOLS LOST FOR THE SEASON
Matt Nichols’ season is over.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback underwent season-ending shoulder surgery Thursday. Nichols suffered a shoulder injury in the club’s 32-16 win over the B.C. Lions on Aug. 15 and went on the six-game injured list with the hope of being able to return later this season.A
“After rehabbing conservatively for a period of six weeks, it was determined by the medical team that surgery would be required and a return to the field this season would not be possible,” Bombers head coach Mike O’Shea said in a statement. “Nichols underwent successful surgery (Thursday) afternoon.”
Chris Streveler will make his fifth straight start Friday when Winnipeg (9-4) hosts the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (10-3).
The Bombers are 2-2 since Nichols was hurt.
(Wire Services)
Bad timing for Nichols – kind of the story of his career. Injuries cost him a chance to compete with Reilly when Mike went to Edmonton & eventually he was outplayed by Franklin when Reilly got hurt so was sent to Winnipeg. Both he & Streveler are free agents next year so the Bombers are going to have to make some choices. Even if Streveler flames out there’s some other talent available like Arbuckle which might interest the Bombers. Does Nichols, turning 33 in March & having missed 13 games this year & last, get a multi-year contract & how… Read more »
Nichols needs a fresh new start somewhere else.