Brown vs Maier in Ottawa Showdown | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

Dru Brown, once Ottawa’s starting QB, is back in the spotlight—this time as a Blue Bombers’ star, earning Player of the Week honors while facing his old team. The Redblacks traded him after naming Jake Maier the starter, a move Brown reportedly resisted, leading to a deal that kept him from walking away for free. Maier’s struggled have left Ottawa last in scoring, while Winnipeg’s own QB Zach Collaros sits on injured reserve—opening the door for Brown’s resurgence. Meanwhile, Ottawa’s rookie offensive lineman Giordano Vaccaro, a hometown hero from Purdue, is stepping into the spotlight at…