ARLINGTON, Texas (November 25, 2023) – Former St. Louis Battlehawks quarterback A.J. McCarron has signed a contract to the 53-man roster with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League.
McCarron had been on the Bengals practice squad since September.
Playing in nine games for the Battlehawks in 2023, McCarron led the XFL with 24 passing touchdowns and 26 touchdowns overall. He also posted an XFL-best 68.8% completion rate and ranked 2nd in the league with 203 completions and 2,150 passing yards.
The St. Louis Battlehawks will retain McCarron’s rights should he return to the XFL.
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