The Toronto Argonauts signed quarterback Luis Perez, defensive lineman Monkell Goodwine, and defensive back Yam Banks to the practice squad on Tuesday.
Luis Perez is six foot three and weighs 220 pounds. The 32-year-old from San Diego, California, was drafted by the Dallas Renegades in the 2026 UFL Draft. He has not appeared in any games in 2026 as he served as a backup to Austin Reed. He was traded to the St. Louis Battlehawks on April 21, 2026, for offensive lineman Corey Stewart. In 2026, he completed 86 of 145 passes (59.3%) for 1,018 yards, four touchdowns, six interceptions, 10 carries for 17 yards, and one rushing touchdown in four games. In the 2026 UFL Semi-Finals against the Louisville Kings, Perez completed 27 of 45 passes (60%) for 249 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
The Los Angeles Rams signed Perez as an undrafted free agent on May 15, 2018. In 2018, he completed 8 of 15 passes (53.3%) for 43 yards and one interception in one preseason game. The Rams released him on September 18, 2018. In 2019, Perez played for the Birmingham Iron (AAF), completing 135 of 258 passes (52.3%) for 1,461 yards, 5 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, and 7 carries for 24 yards in eight games before the league ceased operations.
Shortly after the AAF folded, Perez spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions. In 2020, Perez was drafted by the Los Angeles Wildcats (XFL) but was traded to the New York Guardians. He completed 38 of 61 passes (62.3%) for 418 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception, and 4 carries for 20 yards in five games before the league shut down in 2020 due to the pandemic.
In 2021, Perez played for the Jousters (TSL), completing 56 of 94 passes (59.6%) for 655 yards, 7 touchdowns, 4 interceptions, and 4 carries for 36 yards in six games, leading the Jousters to the Mega Bowl in a loss to the Linemen.
Then, the New Jersey Generals (USFL) signed Perez on April 1, 2022. He completed 124 of 173 passes (71.7%) for 1,200 yards, nine touchdowns, one interception, 12 carries for -11 yards, and 1 touchdown in nine games, leading the Generals to the North Divisional title, but they would lose the North Divisional semifinals against the Philadelphia Stars.
Perez started the season with the Vegas Vipers (XFL), completing 79 of 121 passes (65.3%) for 900 yards, 8 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, and 5 carries for 26 yards in six games.
Next, the Vipers traded Perez to the Arlington Renegades. Perez completed 69 of 102 passes (67.6%) for 730 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, and 8 carries for 35 yards in three games. In the XFL playoffs, Perez completed 45 of 63 passes (71.4%) for 577 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions in two games, leading the Renegades to win the XFL Championship over the D.C. Defenders.
In 2024, Perez completed 225 of 336 passes (67%) for 2,309 yards, 18 touchdowns, four interceptions, and seven carries for 16 yards in 10 games. Perez led the league in passing yards, completions, completion percentage, and touchdowns.
The Renegades released him on August 6, 2024, and he signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on August 7, 2024. Perez played two preseason games, completing 18 of 32 passes (56.2%) for 139 yards. The Chargers released him on August 27, 2024.
The Renegades re-signed Perez on January 27, 2025. In 2025, Perez completed 224 of 313 passes (71.6%) for 2,298 yards, nine touchdowns, five interceptions, 15 carries for 55 yards, and one rushing touchdown in 10 games. The Renegades re-signed Perez on October 9, 2025.
Collegiately, Perez played two seasons at Southwestern College (2013-14), completing 242 of 360 passes (67.2%) for 2,234 yards, 23 touchdowns, 4 interceptions, 41 carries for -30 yards, and 1 touchdown in 16 games for the Jaguars.
Then, he transferred to Texas A&M University-Commerce (2016-17), completing 665 of 985 passes (68%) for 78 touchdowns, 16 interceptions, 56 carries for -87 yards, 1 touchdown, and punted the ball one time for 33 yards in 28 games for the Lions.
Perez finished as the all-time leader in completions (665), passing yards (8,325), and passing touchdowns (78). In addition, he helped the Lions win the 2017 National Championship, two playoff appearances, and one Lone Star Conference Championship.
Monkell Goodwine is six foot four and weighs 290 pounds. The 23-year-old from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2026. The Vikings released him on June 16, 2026.
Collegiately, Goodwine spent three seasons at the University of Alabama (2021-23), playing five games with no stats for the Crimson Tide. Then, he transferred to the University of South Carolina (2024-25) with 46 tackles (33 solos, 13 assists), five tackles for loss, one pass breakup, and two forced fumbles in 25 games for the Gamecocks. In 2025, he made a career-high 31 tackles (23 solos, 8 assists), four tackles for loss, one pass breakup, and two forced fumbles in 12 games.
Yam Banks is five foot eleven and weighs 210 pounds. The 24-year-old from Ridgeland, Mississippi, spent four seasons at the University of South Alabama (2020-23) with 147 tackles (91 solos, 56 assists), 16 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, seven interceptions for 30 yards, one touchdown, 23 pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 45 games for the Jaguars. He was named First Team All-Sun Belt in 2022 and Third Team All-Sun Belt in 2023.
Then, he transferred to Ole Miss in 2024 with 21 tackles (11 solos, 10 assists), two tackles for loss, and three pass breakups in 11 games for the Rebels.
