Cincinnati Bengals Eventually Fulfill Player’s One Startling Request, Which Caused Contract Termination
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 UnitedFL. Howard Balzer of PHNX reports that McCarron expressed to the Bengals his wish to be released from his contract in order to rejoin the St. Louis Battlehawks, for whom he had previously played during the league’s previous incarnation, the XFL.
Cincinnati Bengals and AJ McCarron part ways
QB AJ McCarron requested his release from the Bengals, who made the announcement today, in order 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 star shortly after he made this request.
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 touchdown on 29 rushes.
Despite the fact that the NFL is the most glamorous football league, McCarron appears to have made the decision to follow a path that will allow him to witness more activity on the field. There’s simply no chance Michael McCarron can unseat Joe Burrow as the starting quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals.
