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The Cincinnati Bengals made an interesting transaction Wednesday, releasing veteran quarterback and reigning XFL MVP AJ McCarron. McCarron was signed this past offseason to give the Bengals depth at the position following Joe Burrow’s season-ending wrist injury.
McCarron has signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks, the team announced Friday. The Battlehawks played in the XFL last season and will be part of the UFL’s inaugural season.
McCarron briefly saw action in two games last season. He completed his only attempt in Cincinnati’s Week 14 win over the Colts and went 3 of 4 in the Bengals’ win over the Browns in Week 18.
McCarron signed with the Bengals following an MVP season in the XFL while playing for the Battlehawks. He won the league’s MVP award after completing nearly 69% of his passes with 24 touchdowns against just six interceptions.
His desire to have his kids see him play in a…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-02-16 15:27:46
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