Former Taylor Elgersma may not currently hold a spot on an NFL roster, but the ex-Green Bay Packers quarterback is getting another shot to showcase his arm on a national stage, as he has officially been confirmed to throw at the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine.

Despite being drafted in both the CFL and UFL, Elgersma has refused to let go of his NFL aspirations, keeping his focus firmly on returning to the league after spending the 2025 preseason with the Packers before being released during final roster cuts.

His journey from Canadian university football to the NFL has been anything but conventional, as he rose from the U Sports level—Canada’s equivalent to collegiate competition—to earning one of Green Bay’s limited pre-draft visits and winning a rookie minicamp opportunity.

For a quarterback coming from outside the NCAA, securing even a practice-field opportunity in the NFL is rare, and Elgersma stunned many observers by standing out during camp, eventually earning preseason snaps that further boosted his profile.

Now, according to 3DownNation and confirmed by UFL Birmingham Stallions head coach AJ McCarron, Elgersma will participate in throwing sessions at the combine, a common practice for out-of-work quarterbacks used to support positional drills.

Although combine quarterbacks often receive headline attention, the event traditionally brings in additional throwers—players like Elgersma—to ensure receivers, tight ends, and backs get consistent reps without exhausting top prospects ahead of their own evaluations.

This means that when fans tune in on Friday for defensive back and tight end workouts, or on Saturday for quarterbacks, running backs, and receivers, they may see a familiar green-and-gold preseason name delivering passes across Lucas Oil Stadium.

During the 2025 preseason, Elgersma impressed in limited snaps, completing 16 of 23 passes for 166 yards and a touchdown, posting a 104.6 passer rating before ultimately being cut as the Packers trimmed their roster from 91 to 53 players.

Green Bay chose not to re-sign Elgersma to the practice squad, opting instead to bring in Clayton Tune, a move that left Elgersma searching for opportunities and traveling across the league for workouts with teams including the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears, and Miami Dolphins.

Despite these workouts, he has yet to secure another NFL contract, though his invitation to throw at the combine suggests teams remain intrigued by his physical profile, accuracy, and developmental upside.

Elgersma’s value in the CFL remains significant due to the league’s “ratio” rules, which require seven Canadian players on the field at all times, making legitimate Canadian quarterbacks incredibly valuable as they allow teams to use American imports at other high-impact positions.

Players like Elgersma are often labeled “ratio breakers,” a term used in Canada for national players who perform at a level equal to or better than Americans in traditionally import-dominated roles, granting roster-building flexibility to CFL franchises.

This explains why the Winnipeg Blue Bombers selected him in the second round of the CFL Draft despite full knowledge of his NFL ambitions and the risk that he might not report immediately—or at all.

However, his refusal to commit to Winnipeg has become a growing point of tension in Canada, as the team waits for clarity on whether he intends to join the CFL, pursue the UFL, or continue chasing an NFL future he still believes is attainable.

In late January, Elgersma attempted to reassure fans that he respects the CFL and does not see it as a fallback, stating that he views Winnipeg not as a plan A or plan B, but as a legitimate professional opportunity he is not dismissing.

Despite his comments, Blue Bombers general manager Kyle Walters expressed growing pessimism, admitting that Elgersma’s agents are still aggressively pursuing NFL chances and weighing UFL options, leaving Winnipeg with no clear sense of his timeline or intentions.

Walters noted that he hoped Elgersma would sign a CFL contract by February 1 if no NFL futures deal materialized, but that date passed without movement, reinforcing fears that the quarterback intends to exhaust every possible NFL avenue before committing to Canada.

On the UFL side, Stallions head coach AJ McCarron publicly stated that he expects Elgersma to play in the UFL this season—a prediction that could cause friction among CFL supporters who want the young quarterback to embrace his national-league opportunity.

Adding to the drama is the logistical obstacle that Elgersma must overcome: securing a U.S. work permit, a process that has proven difficult for international players entering UFL or NFL systems without preexisting visa arrangements.

The Packers dealt with a similar situation last summer when they signed Irish kicker Mark McNamee, who was unable to join the team for several weeks due to visa delays, serving as a reminder of how unpredictable international player paperwork can be.

For Elgersma, navigating these administrative requirements is yet another hurdle in a journey marked by twists, uncertainty, and perseverance—qualities that have earned him respect among scouts and evaluators who believe he still has developmental upside.

If he performs well during the combine throwing sessions, he could generate fresh NFL interest, especially among teams seeking camp arms, practice squad depth, or long-term developmental quarterbacks with prototypical size and leadership traits.

At 6-foot-7 with a strong arm and improving mechanics, Elgersma presents an intriguing profile that may entice evaluators looking for low-risk, high-upside investments at the sport’s most important position.

Whether his next stop is the CFL, UFL, or another NFL training camp remains uncertain, but his determination to remain in the NFL pipeline illustrates how deeply he believes in his ability to compete at the highest level.

As the combine approaches, all eyes will be on Elgersma—not as a headline prospect, but as a rare international quarterback fighting to keep the NFL dream alive one throw at a time.