Michigan Panthers dump Patterson as quarterback, former U of M star signs with New Orleans Breakers

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WKZO AM/FM) – Former University of Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson is done as the quarterback of the USFL’s Michigan Panthers.

They cut the league’s number-one overall draft pick yesterday, and he then signed with the New Orleans Breakers.

Patterson is third in the league with 973 passing yards and has thrown four touchdowns and five interceptions on the season.