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Packers Rookie Signal-Caller Not Finalized on the 53-Man Roster — Sends a Heartfelt Message to Green Bay Fans

Green Bay, WI — With the Tuesday deadline to trim to 53 players looming, Taylor Elgersma’s future remains in the balance. The Green Bay Packers have locked in Jordan Love as QB1 and Malik Willis as the primary backup, while the QB3 spot is an open race between Elgersma and Sean Clifford.

In the preseason finale against the Seahawks at Lambeau, Elgersma closed out a clean audition: 6/8, 33 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT (two sacks for 13 yards). Across three preseason weeks (per the publicly noted marks): 16/23, 166 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT — tidy numbers for a UDFA who entered camp on a tryout invite.

For the Packers, this isn’t just a box score decision. It’s about special-teams configuration, positional balance at the bottom of the depth chart, and lingering injury risk through September. With QB3, the staff must decide: keep him on the 53 now, or try to move him to the practice squad via waivers.

In the locker room, Elgersma chose to speak through attitude—humble but clear about his aim:

“THE PACKERS PICKED ME WHEN I HAD NOWHERE TO GO. WEARING GREEN AND GOLD IS ENOUGH FOR ME. WHATEVER COMES—53 OR PRACTICE SQUAD—I’LL BE IN GREEN BAY, WORKING AND READY. SEE YOU AT LAMBEAU.”

That message fits the Lambeau ethos: when the team gives you a chance, the rest is work. Whether the next step is making the 53, moving to the practice squad, or a late twist, Elgersma believes his value lies in discipline, mastering the playbook, and staying ready when his name is called.

The window is closing. Green Bay’s decision is due before 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday. And in a place where Green & Gold demands durability, the unsung hands often set the rhythm for the autumn ahead.

Former Packers 1,400-Yard Back Released — Begs for One More Shot in Green Bay
Minneapolis, MN NFL rosters are always in flux when training camp approaches, but few moves make fans look twice like the latest headline out of Minneapolis. A name Green Bay knows by heart suddenly hit the open market—and almost instantly, calls for a reunion rippled through Titletown. The report slipped out quietly: a veteran running back was released after a grind-it-out year in a new uniform. A journey once defined by winter-tough finishes and a bond with the Lambeau faithful just took another sharp turn. Only a few seasons ago, he was the heartbeat of Matt LaFleur’s offense in the biggest moments. Aaron Jones—the spark plug of so many December drives—brought burst, balance, and a blue-collar relentlessness that felt unmistakably “Green Bay.” In 2019 and 2020, he stacked back-to-back 1,400+ scrimmage-yard seasons, piling up touchdowns and carving out a place in Packers lore. “Green Bay will always be home. I gave everything for this city, and I’d do it again. Give me the chance to finish what I started,” Jones wrote—his message racing across social media and stirring the hearts of Packers fans. Drafted by Green Bay in 2017, Jones grew into a cornerstone under LaFleur, then departed in free agency to chase a bigger role. But at his most recent stop, nagging injuries and a crowded rotation kept him from finding the same rhythm. Now, after eight uneven games up north, he’s waiting on a fresh start—or better yet, the perfect ending back where he became a star. The Packers’ depth chart has playmakers and a new lead back in place, but plenty of analysts and fans are asking the same question: could a reunion be the timely piece for those grueling, late-season yards? The answer likely comes down to roster needs, the right price, and a front office willing to bet on the heart of a player who knows Lambeau in his bones. For Jones, the dream is simple: one more chance to run with the Packers—and to finish the story on Lombardi Avenue the way he always imagined.