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Panthers Sign UFL MVP Bryce Perkins After Dalton’s Elbow Sprain

Carolina will rest its starters in Thursday’s preseason finale to give Perkins a key evaluation opportunity.

Jun 8, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Michigan Panthers quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) throws the ball against the Birmingham Stallions during the first half of the USFL conference championship football game at Protective Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Aug 16, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; The Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales watches his team play against the Houston Texans in the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Panthers signed former UFL MVP Bryce Perkins on August 17–18 to bolster backup quarterback depth after Andy Dalton exited a preseason game with a right elbow sprain.
  • Perkins earned UFL Offensive Player of the Year and league MVP honors with the Michigan Panthers after throwing for 1,342 passing yards and rushing for 269 yards in seven games.
  • Head coach Dave Canales labeled Dalton’s injury an elbow sprain and said the team will await imaging results to assess the veteran’s availability.
  • Carolina plans to rest starters, including Bryce Young, in Thursday’s preseason finale against the Steelers to let Perkins log extensive in-game reps.
  • Perkins spent three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, appearing in five games in 2022, illustrating how spring leagues can revive NFL careers.