May 12 - The Green Bay Packers have signed Canadian quarterback Taylor Elgersma, his agent confirmed Monday to NFL Network.
Elgersma, who won Canada's version of the Heisman Trophy last year, attended a tryout earlier this month during a rookie minicamp.
The Packers had an open spot on the roster so there was no corresponding transaction. Terms were not released by the team or Elgersma's agent, Craig Schaeffer.
"He's got a very live arm. We could see that on tape," Packers coach Matt LaFleur told reporters earlier this month. "He obviously played at the Senior Bowl and (passing-game coordinator Jason) Vrable got to see him there.