Taylor Elgersma won’t start the season on Green Bay’s active roster after being placed on waivers, leaving the Packers with Jordan Love and Malik Willis as the two quarterbacks to begin the year. If he clears waivers, Green Bay could keep him on the practice squad. The NFL cut included other Canadians: Ajou Ajou, Nikola Kalinic, Sidy Sow and Kyle Hergel. The 49ers released three QBs—Carter Bradley, Nate Sudfeld and Tanner Mordecai—leaving Purdy and Mac Jones as the top signal-callers. Elgersma’s preseason lines (16-of-23, 166 yards, 1 TD, plus a 4-yard run) underscore his potential, though his path to fantasy relevance hinges on a waiver claim or practice-squad development.

The note on U Sports phenom Elgersma follows Laurier’s Vanier Cup bid and a Senior Bowl invite, marking him as a rare Canadian university QB to reach South-of-the-Border opportunities. The piece also touches on Kurtis Rourke’s knee surgery and Ontario-born receivers like Ontaria Wilson. In fantasy terms, the key takeaway is the immediate QB depth for Green Bay and the slim odds of Elgersma contributing this season unless circumstances shift, while Purdy’s SF offense remains the clear fantasy focal point with Jones as a potential back-channel storyline.

The Los Angeles Chargers are considering trades ahead of the NFL deadline, with the New England Patriots as a potential partner. The Patriots, currently struggling at 2-6, have indicated they are open to trading players.

Among the available options, wide receiver K.J. Osborn and tight end Austin Hooper stand out, both on expiring contracts. Additionally, veteran cornerback Jonathan Jones could bolster the Chargers' defense.

With the Chargers needing to strengthen their roster, especially in key positions, the Patriots could provide valuable assets to help them make a playoff push.