DaShaun White is back with the Michigan Panthers. The team re-signed White yesterday, who had originally left the team for an NFL opportunity with the Buffalo Bills.
The @USFLPanthers have re-signed LB DaShaun White. White joined the Panthers mid-season but made enough of an impact to land himself a camp invite with the Bills.
White's one of the guys I wanted back if the NFL wasn't smart enough.
Welcome back, DaShaun!#USFL #LetsHunt pic.twitter.com/DmQiYkvLHm
— Panthers Shadow (@USFLShadow) September 11, 2023
White has had a unique USFL story so far. DaShaun was a college draft pick, and ended up signing with the Michigan Panthers midseason after they released Santrell Latham. He appeared in four games, totaling six tackles throughout his limited minutes.
DaShaun White was then picked up by the Buffalo Bills, seeing a bit of action in the final preseason game of the year.
Ultimately, White was released as Buffalo cut down to their 53 man roster. After not being picked up on the practice squad, DaShaun now returns to the USFL – where he began his professional career.
DaShaun White certainly has an opportunity to see a larger role in the USFL this year. For the Panthers, there’s a bit of uncertainty surrounding their linebacker core. Frank Ginda is no longer with the team, and has not re-signed yet. There is no guarantee that he comes back to Michigan.
With White re-signing, it helps bolster this defensive unit for Mike Nolan and the Michigan Panthers. DaShaun was an outstanding playmaker at Oklahoma, posting 258 tackles and 5.5 sacks throughout his career there.
His senior season was excellent, as White compiled 90 tackles, two sacks, and two interceptions.
DaShaun White: Coming to an NFL team near you pic.twitter.com/ZhtlG20JzO
— Michigan Panthers Dude (@MIPanthersDude) August 21, 2023
Final Thoughts
Now, DaShaun has an opportunity to continue his professional stint with the Panthers. Under the leadership of Steve Kazor, Michigan has been busy re-signing athletes, including:
WR Devin Ross
OL Joshua Dunlop
OL Keith Williams
S Sean Mahone
DT Walter Palmore
K Cole Murphy
P Kyle Kramer
In addition, they signed #1 overall draft pick OL Jarrett Horst, and college draft pick TE Gunnar Oakes.
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