A University of Alabama legend is heading to the United Football League.
AJ McCarron was a part of the XFL in 2023 as the starting quarterback for the St. Louis Battlehawks.
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He led the league in passer rating, completion percentage, and touchdown passes (24). McCarron had a lot fun playing the game he loves as a starting quarterback. The former fifth-round pick of the 2014 NFL Draft had his second stint with the franchise that originally selected him last season, but McCarron played in one game for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2023. He was released from the team on Wednesday, and it was revealed via multiple reports that McCarron would returning to the Battlehawks for 2024.
Contract of QB AJ McCarron officially terminated by Bengals today, so he’s free to sign with STL Battlehawks. Probably would have become a UFA March 13, but UFL season begins March 30. Players report to training camp Feb. 24, conditioning test Feb. 26, first practice Feb. 27.
— Howard Balzer (@HBalzer721) February 14, 2024
QB AJ McCarron asked to be released by the Bengals (team announced it today) so he can re-sign with the UFL’s St. Louis Battlehawks, where he played last season when they were in the XFL. Hearing that he will officially sign Thursday.
— Howard Balzer (@HBalzer721) February 14, 2024
The UFL season begins on March 30 as the USFL and XFL have combined.
McCarron was a three-time BCS National Champion (2009, 2011-12) at Alabama, including twice as a starting quarterback.
He is the school’s all-time career leader for passing yards (9,019).
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