The Michigan Panthers to NFL stories continue to pile up. WR Trey Quinn has officially signed with the Detroit Lions, making him the fourth Panther to head to the NFL.
For Quinn, the NFL is nothing new. Trey has had plenty of experience. It started with a two year stint with the Washington Commanders, from 2018-2019 where he posted 273 yards and two touchdowns across those seasons.
He then moved around to Jacksonville and Denver, but an injury halted what could have been a promising NFL career.
Then, the USFL came along. Trey Quinn was one of the most consistent forces for the Michigan Panthers offense, finishing the year with 438 receiving yards and four touchdowns. One of his major highlights came in week ten, making a ridiculous one handed catch against Philadelphia.
ONE HAND TREY QUINN!!!!!! @treyquinn8 💪 pic.twitter.com/JhFEaenosP
— Michigan Panthers (@USFLPanthers) June 19, 2023
Quinn posted one of his best stat-lines of the year in the playoffs. Facing off against a stout Pittsburgh defense, Trey registered 104 yards, alongside a late touchdown that put Michigan in front.
EJ PERRY É UM MONSTRO!!!!!!!!!
Que passe sensacional do EJ Perry para o Trey Quinn. Tounchdown dos Panthers, e assumiram a liderança novamente!
ISTO É #USFLPlayoffs!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/7otMKVFg2l
— USFL News Brazil 🇧🇷🇺🇲 (@USFLBrazilNews) June 25, 2023
Despite the quarterback carousel that we saw for Mike Nolan and the Panthers, Trey Quinn was about as stable as they come. He was one of the most underrated receivers all year long.
Josh Love is BALLING with a killer throw to former NFL WR Trey Quinn pic.twitter.com/cLFDCKRnWB
— Gridiron USFL (@GridironUSFL) April 16, 2023
Final Thoughts
Now, Trey Quinn will have the opportunity to get back to the NFL, joining the Detroit Lions. He is the fourth Michigan Panthers player to do so, with the others including:
WR Kaden Davis (Arizona)
DE Levi Bell (Seattle)
DB Josh Butler (Dallas)
Had it not been for the platform – and the national exposure – that the USFL provided him with, who knows if this opportunity would have come along.
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