Quarterback AJ McCarron of the Cincinnati Bengals has parted ways with the team after the latter agreed to his request to be released so that he might pursue a career in the United.
Howard Balzer of PHNX reports that McCarron expressed to the Bengals his wish to be released from his contract to rejoin the St. Louis Battlehawks, for whom he had previously played during the league’s previous incarnation, the XFL.
QB AJ McCarron requested his release from the Bengals, who made the announcement today, to rejoin the UFL’s St. Louis Battlehawks, with whom he previously played in the XFL. learning that Thursday is when he will formally sign.
The Bengals decided to sever ties with the former Alabama Crimson Tide standout shortly after he made this request.
QB AJ McCarron’s contract with the Bengals was formally canceled today, allowing him to sign with the STL Battlehawks. would have likely been a UFA on March 13, but the UFL season doesn’t start until March 30. On February 24, players go to the training camp; on February 26, they take a conditioning test; and on February 27, they have their first practice.
McCarron had a 6-3 record in nine games (all starts) with the Battlehawks in 2023. He completed his passes for 2,150 yards, 24 touchdowns, and six interceptions. In addition, he gained 100 yards and a score on 29 rushes.
Even though the NFL is the most attractive football league, McCarron appears to have decided to follow a path that would allow him to witness more activity on the pitch. There’s simply no chance Michael McCarron can unseat Joe Burrow as the starting quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals.
