As the UFL postseason approaches, the Michigan Panthers continue to see shakeups on both offense and defense. They’ve returned E.J. Perry off of injured reserve, but in turn, have placed star QB Bryce Perkins on that same list after suffering an injury in week ten.
The United Football League has announced the following transactions: pic.twitter.com/25tFSoEvzy
— UFL Communications Department (@UFL_PR) June 5, 2024
Quarterback Movement
It’s incredibly unfortunate to see Bryce Perkins go down the way he did. Bryce was an absolute spark for this offense, having signed midway through the season as the replacement for Perry. He split time with Danny Etling and Brian Lewerke over the past few weeks, and shined as one of the top quarterbacks in the entire UFL.
He got hurt in the third quarter against Birmingham this weekend, leaping through the air for a big gain. While you love to see the aggression, in a rather meaningless week 10 matchup, one has to wonder if Bryce is now regretting his decision. Now, Michigan will be without him in the postseason.
AIR TIME! ✈️ @TDN_Perk
Bryce Perkins with an 18-yard run! pic.twitter.com/5Z8cjR06SI
— Michigan Panthers (@USFLPanthers) June 1, 2024
In week nine, Perkins single handedly led the Panthers back from a double digit deficit in the second half. His ability to use his legs and create something out of nothing was exactly what this Michigan offense was looking for.
QB Bryce Perkins in the second half:
12/15 (80%)
121 Passing Yards
79 Rushing Yards
3 Total TD’sPerkins brought the @USFLPanthers back from a double digit deficit in this second half. Should Michigan roll with him as QB1 into the playoffs? #UFL pic.twitter.com/p5edCKVbvR
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) May 26, 2024
Bryce wraps up his UFL season with 343 passing yards, completing 78% of his pass attempts. He threw two touchdowns and an interception, but also added 181 yards and two scores on the ground.
Now, E.J. Perry is…