The Michigan Panthers re-signed punter Simon Laryea on Tuesday according to Pro Football Newsroom reporter James Larsen.
Simon Laryea is six foot two and weighs 203 pounds. The 29-year-old from Scottsdale, Arizona, signed with the Michigan Panthers on July 23, 2024. He attended training camp and was released on March 20, 2025.
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Laryea on June 8, 2022. In 2022, Laryea punted the ball 23 times for 1,020 yards (44.3 AVG) in four games. The Ticats released him on July 10, 2022.
Collegiately, Laryea played two seasons at Mesa Community College (2015-16) punting the ball 55 times for 2,049 yards (37.2 AVG), with a long of 68 yards, 14 from inside the 20-yard line, eight fair catches, and three touchbacks in 10 games for the thunderbirds.
Then, Laryea transferred to Abilene Christian University (2017-19) punting the ball 206 times for 8,108 yards (39,4 AVG), 11 touchbacks, 48 fair catches, 57 from inside the 20-yard line, 29 from 50-plus yards, and three tackles (2 solo, 1 assist) in 34 games for the Wildcats.
