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William Boivin
2025-08-11 13:31:35
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Taylor Elgersma is a great story. He became the first Canadian-trained quarterback during his university career to agree to a deal with an NFL team.The Ontarian is now trying to force the Packers' hand and make the roster at the end of training camp in Green Bay. The Canadiens came into the game with three minutes left in the fourth quarter, in the Packs' first prep game at Lambeau Field.Despite a small sample size, the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks product in the USPORTS, completed three of his four pass attempts for gains of 24 yards.He seemed in full control of the offense, and Elgersma also seemed to have a firm grasp of head coach Matt LaFleur's playbook. The young Canadian quarterback displayed remarkable composure and surgical precision on his first few possessions, and his performance wasn't limited to raw numbers. With a passer rating of 89.6, Elgersma rose to the top of his team's statistics, surpassing all other Packers quarterbacks in efficiency. His ability to read the defense and make quick decisions caught the attention of coaches and fans alike.
Pretty cool story from last night as Taylor Elgersma became the first QB from a Canadian university to play an NFL preseason game since 1982. From Laurier to Green Bay Packers vs. NY Jets. He finished the game with 24 passing yards.pic.twitter.com/u0z5n9jIC3
– Ben Steiner (@BenSteiner00) August 11, 2025
A promising start for Elgersma
By finishing the game as the Packers' leader in pass completion percentage and holding the team's best passer rating, Taylor Elgersma sends a clear message: he's ready to fight for a place on the roster.If he keeps up this momentum, his chances of making the final roster could quickly climb.Taylor Elgersma first came to the attention of Québécois fans when he faced the Rouge et Or de l'Université Laval in the grand final of the last Vanier Cup for Canadian university football supremacy.His potential had been noticed, but he had been muzzled by the champions' defense led by old hand Marc Fortier.This content was created with the help of AI.
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