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Three former Panthers excel in UFL ahead of NFL training camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:01 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Three former Panthers excel in UFL ahead of NFL training camp

Summary

Jack Plummer, Cam Gill, and Hakeem Butler, all former Carolina Panthers, shone in the UFL this spring. Plummer, named the league's Most Valuable Player, threw for 2,188 yards and 17 touchdowns. Gill led the UFL with 10 sacks, earning Defensive Player of the Year honors. Butler amassed 641 receiving yards and three touchdowns, claiming Offensive Player of the Year for the second time. These performances have caught the attention of NFL teams ahead of the 2026 training camp, with both Plummer and Gill expected to get opportunities in the league.

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By the Numbers

•Jack Plummer completed 65% of passes for 2,188 yards in the UFL.
•Cam Gill led the UFL with 10 sacks this season.
•Hakeem Butler caught 29 passes for 641 yards and three touchdowns.
•Plummer and Gill are expected to attract NFL interest this summer.
•Butler has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Three ex-Panthers were among those who shined in the UFL this spring, and they might've put the NFL on notice ahead of training camp.
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