USFL '86: The Season That Never Was

Thursday, April 30, 2020

'85 Chronology-Panther Power

Event Date: November 20th, 1985

Event Description: Panthers Sign Raeford

Source: Football News

The Michigan Panthers announced on Tuesday that free agent defensive back Peter Raeford has signed a two-year contract with the team.

“I'm excited to be joining such a great organization,” said Raeford from the club's practice facility on Tuesday.

Raeford who played his college football at nearby Northern Michigan was the Gunslingers’ top cornerback last season.

Other free agents will have the opportunity to make the Panthers’ roster during an open tryout camp at the Pontiac Silverdome Alamo Stadium on November 28th.

In other USFL news; the Tampa Bay Bandits have traded quarterback Steve Calabria to the New Jersey Generals in exchange for lineman Greg Roberts. 

Calabria became expendable after the signing of free agent quarterback Fred Besana who is set to replace the now departed John Reaves.

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