The Montreal Alouettes re-signed quarterback E.J. Perry on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
E.J. Perry is six foot two and weighs 210 pounds. The 27-year-old from Andover, Massachusetts, signed with the Memphis Showboats on February 5, 2025. In 2025, he completed 55 of 94 passes (58.5%) for 598 yards, two touchdowns, five interceptions, 18 carries for 71 yards, and one rushing touchdown in six games. The Montreal Alouettes signed Perry to the practice squad on October 7, 2025. The Alouettes released him on November 17, 2025.
Perry signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2022. In 2022, he completed 25 of 48 passes (52.1%) for 293 yards, one touchdown, three interceptions, and two carries for 10 yards in three preseason games. The Jaguars released him on March 7, 2023. He also spent time with the Houston Texans.
The Michigan Panthers signed Perry as a free agent on May 30, 2023. He completed 12 of 23 passes (52.2%) for 121 yards, ten carries for 48 yards, and one touchdown in one game for the Panthers in 2023.
In the North Division Finals, Perry completed 23 of 38 passes (60.5%) for 370 yards, two touchdowns, one interception, seven carries for 22 yards, and one touchdown against the Pittsburgh Maulers. After the season, Perry signed with the Houston Texans. He played one preseason game, completing 7 of 12 passes (58.3%) for 58 yards, and two carries for -3 yards.
Perry initially re-signed with the Panthers on December 19, 2023, but was released a day later to sign an NFL contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars and was placed on the practice squad. He returned to the Panthers on January 21, 2024.
In 2024, Perry completed 55 of 89 passes (61.8%) for 664 yards, two touchdowns, three interceptions, 23 carries for 143 yards, and two touchdowns in four games.
He re-signed with the Panthers on August 10, 2024. The Panthers released him on August 20, 2024, and he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 21, 2024. He played one preseason game, completing 2 of 2 passes (100%) for four yards, and three carries for -5 yards.
The Jaguars released him on August 29, 2024. The Michigan Panthers re-signed Perry on November 12, 2024, and released him on February 5, 2025.
Collegiately, Perry played two seasons at Boston College (2017-18), completing 27 of 39 passes (69%) for 277 yards, two touchdowns, 20 carries for 70 yards, and one touchdown in 20 games for the Eagles.
