Another day, another defensive player returns to the Michigan Panthers. DT Walter Palmore has made his way back to the Panthers – after a quick NFL stint with the Carolina Panthers.
The #UFL has announced the following transactions pic.twitter.com/kDZIQ3eQMm
— UFL Communications Department (@UFL_PR) September 18, 2024
Palmore is a spring football veteran, having played with the Panthers for the last three seasons in the USFL and UFL.
In the USFL, Palmore started in 13 of 20 games played across two seasons with Michigan. He totaled 43 tackles across that span, and earned some solid PFF grades as well. In 2022, he posted an 85.5 Defensive Grade via PFF.
Walter Palmore gets Michigan back on offense!#LetsHunt pic.twitter.com/Y2Nr17MdEa
— Michigan Panthers Dude (@MIPanthersDude) April 30, 2023
Walter Palmore returned to the Panthers in 2024, this time in the UFL. He was once again a key piece on the defensive line, making six starts in 11 games this year. Palmore finished the season with 18 tackles and a sack, alongside a tremendous 90.2 Defensive Grade.
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His UFL success led to another NFL opportunity. Walter signed with the Carolina Panthers, and posted eight tackles alongside a PBU this preseason. Despite his solid efforts, Walter was only on the practice squad for two days before being released.
DL Walter Palmore, who was waived yesterday, is signing back on the Panthers’ practice squad, per source.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) August 28, 2024
Now, General Manager Steve Kazor makes another important retention, officially bringing Palmore back for the 2025 UFL season.
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