The Michigan Panthers re-signed quarterback E.J. Perry and defensive tackle Daniel Wise on Tuesday according to the UFL Transactions page.
E.J. Perry is six foot two and weighs 210 pounds. The 25-year-old from Andover, Massachusetts, completed 55 of 89 passes (61.8%) for 664 yards, two touchdowns, three interceptions, 23 carries for 143 yards, and two touchdowns in four games.
He re-signed with the Panthers on August 10, 2024. The Panthers released him on August 20, 2024, and signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 21, 2024. He played one preseason game completing 2 of 2 passes (100%) for four yards, and three carries for -5 yards. The Jaguars released him on August 29, 2024.
Perry signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2022. The Houston Texans would later claim him off waivers before he was eventually released on May 11, 2023.
The Michigan Panthers signed Perry as a free agent on May 30, 2023. He completed 12 of 23 passes (52.2%) for 121 yards, ten carries for 48 yards, and one touchdown in one game for the Panthers in 2023.
In the North Division Finals, Perry completed 23 of 38 passes (60.5%) for 370 yards, two touchdowns, one interception, seven carries for 22 yards, and one touchdown against the Pittsburgh Maulers. After the season, Perry signed with the Houston Texans. He played one preseason game completing 7 of 12 passes (58.3%) for 58 yards, and two carries for -3 yards.
Perry initially re-signed with the Panthers on December 19, 2023, but was released a day later to sign an NFL contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars and was placed on the practice squad. He returned to the Panthers on January 21, 2024.
Collegiately, Perry played two seasons at Boston College (2017-18) completing 27 of 39 passes (69%) for 277 yards, two touchdowns, 20 carries for 70 yards, and one touchdown in 20 games for the Eagles.
Daniel Wise is six foot three and weighs 285 pounds. The 28-year-old from Carrollton, Texas, signed with the Michigan Panthers on December 19, 2023. In 2024, Wise made 16 tackles (7 solos, 9 assists), three tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks in five games before an injury ended his season. Wise was named to the All-UFL Team in 2024.
The Dallas Cowboys signed Wise as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He also had stints with the Arizona Cardinals and the Washington Commanders. He spent two seasons in Washington with 11 tackles (5 solo, 6 assists), one tackle for loss, and one quarterback hit in 17 games, of which two were starts.
Then, Wise signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on January 4, 2024. He made four tackles (3 solos, 1 assist), and one quarterback hit in three preseason games for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2023.
Collegiately, Wise played four seasons at Kansas (2015-18) making 152 tackles (108 solos, 44 assists), 43 tackles for loss, 17 sacks, one fumble recovery, two forced fumbles, and two pass breakups in 42 games for the Jayhawks. He was a two-time First Team All-Big 12.
