Blue Bombers quarterback discussion

[dd]

Birmingham Stallions play their 1st game today. I'll watch part of that to see if Elgersma gets on the field. Recent info suggests he might still be having work visa paperwork problems. Either way, I think he's probably the # 3 QB and not likely to see the field.

Strange he has paperwork problems, he's been down in the states for a year+ trying to get a job in the NFL, and it just come to light now that he was going to be placed on a roster?? Wow.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Strange he has paperwork problems, he's been down in the states for a year+ trying to get a job in the NFL, and it just come to light now that he was going to be placed on a roster?? Wow.

Maybe he failed to renew or discovered he had the wrong visa to get paid to work in the US.  Up to this point I don't think anybody has offered him a paycheque, this oversight probably falls under his agents responsibility.

[Blue In BC]

I heard he was not even on the opening day line-up.

That may be true. I don't follow the UFL all that much. I checked their roster he's listed but he could be inactive as you thought.

I was just going to watch a bit and see if he was on the sideline or not. I really didn't expect him to play even if active unless the team had immediate injuries.

So if he's in active we might hear in a few days if that's work permit or roster decision.

The post above mine made a good point that a tryout is not the same as a roster being offered. That may be his problem. lol

I see it's confirmed that Elgersma is inactive. I guess that means he's on the PR? He may end up in CFL TC yet.

[dd]

Whether its his agents fault or his (ultimately), it isn't a good look for this guy trying to be a 'pro'

[gobombersgo]

Maybe he failed to renew or discovered he had the wrong visa to get paid to work in the US.  Up to this point I don't think anybody has offered him a paycheque, this oversight probably falls under his agents responsibility.

Its my understanding its harder to get a visa for a Canadian to play in the UFL than the NFL due to the UFL not reaching certain revenue thresholds.

3DownNation reports he's not playing but offers no reasons as to why.

https://3downnation.com/2026/03/27/canadian-qb-taylor-elgersma-inactive-for-birmingham-stallions-ufl-opener/

By the way, the game is at 7pm tonight on Fox.

[gobombersgo]

3DownNation updated their article to include the reason why Taylor isn't dressed.

https://3downnation.com/2026/03/27/canadian-qb-taylor-elgersma-inactive-for-birmingham-stallions-ufl-opener/

Elgersma is ineligible to play games for the team while his application for a P1 U.S. work visa is pending. There is no timeline for when the situation could be resolved.

The London, Ont., native has signed his contract with the Stallions, but it has yet to be officially registered by the UFL due to the ongoing situation. In the meantime, he is permitted to be with the team on an unpaid basis, which allowed him to participate in training camp and subsequent practices.

[Blue In BC]

3DownNation updated their article to include the reason why Taylor isn't dressed.

https://3downnation.com/2026/03/27/canadian-qb-taylor-elgersma-inactive-for-birmingham-stallions-ufl-opener/

Elgersma is ineligible to play games for the team while his application for a P1 U.S. work visa is pending. There is no timeline for when the situation could be resolved.

The London, Ont., native has signed his contract with the Stallions, but it has yet to be officially registered by the UFL due to the ongoing situation. In the meantime, he is permitted to be with the team on an unpaid basis, which allowed him to participate in training camp and subsequent practices.

Un-paid is a shot to the groin. That seems very un prepared for his football journey. It's been over a month since he got drafted / signed or whatever.

I don't know how much longer it will take to clear the paperwork hurdle but it's a 10 game season. Clock is ticking.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

The guy has mismanaged his post draft of years pretty spectacularly. The NFL shot was unexpected and legitimate, but everything after that has been a 0/10 including his "participation" in the NFL combine.

[blue_gold_84]

It seems a bit odd that he could sign a contract without having his immigration status solidified/confirmed. That has to be a frustrating situation for Elgersma.

It makes me wonder how much of it is self-inflicted.

[Waffler]

Un-paid is a shot to the groin.

I assume since he is still there they want him as one of their 3 QB's, meaning he just lost a game check. For training camp I am sure food and lodging is covered and the per diem lost is next to nothing anyway.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

It seems a bit odd that he could sign a contract without having his immigration status solidified/confirmed. That has to be a frustrating situation for Elgersma.

It makes me wonder how much of it is self-inflicted.

It wouldn't be up to a UFL team run on a shoestring budget to figure out the paper work required to sign a foreign player, so it's Elgersma or his agent that screwed up.  Could be Elgersma has no agent and is representing himself and has no clue which visa rules he's supposed to be following, he may not have had any visa at all.

Kinda leaves 2 options, he's either not too smart or he's young, inexperienced and naive, which most people have been at one time or another.