Chris Elgersma
Bio
Chris Elgersma is the third-string quarterback who has already proven he can win as a starter this season, making him the most valuable insurance policy in a Bombers room suddenly short on health and answers. With Zach Collaros nursing cracked ribs and the team stumbling to 4-4 after surrendering a franchise-worst 377 rushing yards to B.C., Elgersma is one bad hit away from being the guy again. He won't wow anyone with arm talent, but he protects the football and takes what the defence gives—exactly the steady hand a wounded locker room needs.
2026 Season Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Games played | 3 |
| Starts | 1 |
| Record as starter | 1-0 |
| Comp / Att | 26 / 38 |
| Completion % | 68.4% |
| Passing yards | 301 |
| TDs / INTs | 3 / 0 |
2026 Season Analysis
Elgersma's conservative style won't fix a run defence that allowed 58- and 35-yard touchdowns in the final 6:18 against B.C., but it gives Winnipeg its best chance to win a possession battle and keep Kaiden Salter off the field. Expect him to lean on short, quick throws to move the chains and bleed clock if he gets the nod. The watch item is simple: can he sustain drives long enough to mask the defence's glaring vulnerability?
Contract & Salary
About $85,000 as QB3 — cheap insurance that has already paid off with a win in spot duty.
Role on the Team
He is the reliable, ball-secure contingency plan behind a banged-up Collaros, ready to step in and manage the game if the starter's ribs force him out.