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Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Brendan O'Leary-Orange (4) tries to break through Toronto Argonauts teammates Branden Dozier (6) and Wynton McManis (48) during second half CFL Labour Day Classic football action in Hamilton, Ont., Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn
By The Canadian Press

Linebacker McManis, receiver Bridges will both miss Hamilton Ticats’ season opener

Jun 2, 2026 | 12:14 PM

HAMILTON — Wynton McManis’s debut with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will have to wait.

The Ticats listed the veteran linebacker as being out for their regular-season opener Thursday night versus the Montreal Alouettes at Hamilton Stadium.

According to the team’s injury report, McManis has a knee ailment.

McManis, 31, joined the Ticats during the off-season following four seasons with the Toronto Argonauts.

The six-foot, 220-pound McManis helped the Argos win two Grey Cups (2022, ’24) during that span while also being named a CFL all-star twice.

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The Ticats also listed American receiver Shemar Bridges (groin) as being out.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 2, 2026.

The Canadian Press

by The Canadian Press

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