The Michigan Panthers released quarterback E.J. Perry on Wednesday according to Pro Football Newsroom writer E.J. Perry.
E.J. Perry is six foot two and weighs 210 pounds. The 26-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 for the Michigan Panthers in 2024.
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. The Michigan Panthers re-signed Perry on November 12, 2024.
Perry signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2022. In 2022, he completed 25 of 48 passes (52.1%) for 293 yards, one touchdown, three interceptions, and two carries for 10 yards in three preseason games. The Jaguars released him on March 7, 2023. He also spent time with the Houston Texans.
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.
