{"id":691346,"date":"2026-05-24T21:24:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T21:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/691346\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T21:24:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T21:24:14","slug":"terry-wilsons-departure-from-winnipeg-blue-bombers-not-a-rash-decision-mike-oshea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/691346\/","title":{"rendered":"Terry Wilson’s departure from Winnipeg Blue Bombers not a ‘rash decision’: Mike O’Shea"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike O\u2019Shea addressed the sudden departure of veteran quarterback Terry Wilson<\/a> for the first time following his team\u2019s preseason loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders, stating that the decision was unexpected but not a knee-jerk reaction.<\/p>\n

\u201c(It was) last minute. Something, though, that I don\u2019t think it was a rash decision,\u201d O\u2019Shea explained to the media<\/a>. \u201cI think these things creep into your mind over time, and then they eventually come to a point where a conversation has to be had.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wilson was listed as the Bombers\u2019 third quarterback when the depth chart was unveiled for Saskatoon, but chose to leave the team just hours later. He has since been added to the suspended list, allowing Winnipeg to retain his rights.<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old was entering his third season with the Bombers, having completed 12-of-22 passes for 83 yards and one interception in 36 career games. He was expected to compete for the backup job in 2026, but decided to step away after just two weeks of training camp.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe came to my office. We had a decent conversation,\u201d O\u2019Shea revealed. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t short, it wasn\u2019t overly long either, but it was enough to gather some information. He just felt it was time for him to go.\u201d<\/p>\n

The reasons behind Wilson\u2019s departure remain unclear. He was the second quarterback to leave Winnipeg of their own volition in as many days, following former Auburn signal caller Payton Thorne out the door<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Bombers now have just three quarterbacks on the roster: franchise pivot Zach Collaros, Canadian rookie Taylor Elgersma, and former UFL MVP Bryce Perkins. Elgersma completed six-of-13 passes for 78 yards and two interceptions in his preseason debut<\/a>, while Perkins went five-of-nine for 67 yards and one pick.<\/p>\n

O\u2019Shea was generally positive when discussing both players\u2019 performances with the media<\/a>, but did not rule out the possibility of bringing in another passer for the final week of camp.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll digest this film first, and then see where we\u2019re at,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will play their second preseason game against the B.C. Lions on Friday, May 29. Final roster cuts are due on Saturday, May 30, after which the team will play its first regular-season game against the Calgary Stampeders on Friday, June 5.<\/p>\n

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J.C. Abbott is a University of British Columbia graduate and high school football coach. He covers the CFL, B.C. Lions, CFL Draft and the three-down league’s Global initiative.<\/p>\n

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