Oliveira is listed as the backup to Johnny Augustine for their week three matchup against the BC Lions on Friday at Princess Auto Stadium.

Not since 2016 have the Blue Bombers -- who've reached the Grey Cup four straight years -- been two games below .500.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers fell 23-19 to the Ottawa Redblacks and dropped to 0-2 on the season for the first time since 2016.

The Bombers will be without both Brady Oliveira and Kenny Lawler for their Week 2 matchup against the Ottawa RedBlacks on Thursday.

Lawler will be out long-term with a broken arm after being placed on the six-game injured list by the club. The Bombers will try again for their first win on Thursday.

The CFL did an about-face on Friday and will no longer mandate kickers to use microchip implanted footballs.

The CFL has inserted microchips into its footballs to help generate real-time advanced statistics through Genius Sports, its data and technology partner.

The Blue Bombers lost their season opener for the first time since 2018 with a 27-12 defeat to the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday at Princess Auto Stadium.

The Bombers will have eight new starters, a new returner, and a new fullback for Thursday's home opener against the Montreal Alouettes.

The Bombers have confidence they can overcome the departure of key players and build off last season’s top performances on both sides of the ball.