Who is Theo Elgersma?

Theo Elgersma is a 24-year-old Canadian quarterback from Abbotsford, B.C., who played university football for the Waterloo Warriors.

Which CFL team did Elgersma previously play for?

He was drafted by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2024 but was released before playing a regular-season game for them.

What did Elgersma say about signing with Winnipeg?

Elgersma stated, "It was time to come home and play in front of family and friends."

Canadian QB Elgersma signs with Winnipeg Blue Bombers

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League have signed Canadian quarterback Theo Elgersma. The team announced the signing on April 17, 2026.

Elgersma, a 24-year-old from Abbotsford, B.C., played U Sports football for the Waterloo Warriors. He was selected by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the seventh round of the 2024 CFL Draft but was released before the 2025 season.

In a statement released by the Blue Bombers, Elgersma said, "It was time to come home and play in front of family and friends." He will join a quarterback room in Winnipeg that includes veteran starter Zach Collaros.

The signing provides the Blue Bombers with additional depth at the quarterback position as they prepare for the upcoming CFL season.