Canadian Taylor Elgersma won’t start the season on the Green Bay Packers’ active roster.
The Packers placed the former Wilfrid Laurier star quarterback on waivers Tuesday as NFL teams made their final cuts to reach the 53-man roster limit. Green Bay will start the season with just two quarterbacks, starter Jordan Love and Malik Willis, as Sean Clifford was also waived.
Should Elgersma, of London, Ont., clear waivers, the Packers could put the 2024 Hec Crighton Trophy winner on their practice roster.
Other Canadians released by NFL clubs included tight end Nikola Kalinic (Atlanta Falcons), receiver Ajou Ajou (Indianapolis Colts), offensive linemen Sidy Sow (New England Patriots) and Kyle Hergel (New Orleans Saints).
The San Francisco 49ers released three quarterbacks — Carter Bradley, N