McCarron Returning to the Battlehawks
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by United Football League
QUARTERBACK SIGNS ON FOR SECOND SEASON WITH ST. LOUIS
St. Louis, MO–February 16, 2024–The St. Louis Battlehawks today announced quarterback A.J. McCarron has agreed to contract terms and will return for the upcoming season.
In nine games last year, McCarron set an XFL-record by throwing 24 touchdowns for the Battlehawks. He also led the league with a 68.8% completion rate and ranked second with 203 completions and 2,150 passing yards.
Following the XFL season, McCarron was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals and was on their active roster the final six games of the NFL season.
A native of Mobile, Alabama, McCarron won three BCS championships at Alabama, including back-to-back titles in 2011-12. A fifth round draft selection by Cincinnati in 2014, A.J. has played in seven NFL seasons and completed 113 of 179 passes for 1192 yards with 6 TDs and 3 INTs.
The St. Louis Battlehawks open their 2024 schedule on the road at the Michigan Panthers on March 30 and begin home play on April 6 hosting the Arlington Renegades. Season tickets are now available and single-game tickets will be available for presale starting February 20 and to the public on February 22. For more information on the 2024 schedules and broadcast details, please visit: TheUFL.com
About the United Football League
The United Football League (UFL) is set to launch as the premier spring football platform, formed by the merging of the XFL and USFL in 2024. The UFL has eight teams in Arlington (TX), Birmingham (AL), Detroit (MI), Houston (TX), San Antonio (TX), Memphis (TN), St. Louis (MO), and Washington D.C.
Media Contacts:
United Football League
Jeff Altstadter
St. Louis Battlehawks
Brian Stull, Director of Team Communications and Media Relations
brian.stull@UFLBattlehawks.com