On Friday, the St. Louis Battlehawks released quarterback AJ McCarron.
Head Coach Anthony Becht released this statement: “The UFL continues to be a league of opportunity and we have come to the decision to move forward looking at new opportunities at the quarterback position. A.J. McCarron has been a tremendous part of the success of our team the last two seasons and we are grateful for all of his contributions. It’s with respect for A.J. that we wanted to provide him a clear path forward as he decides what is next in his football future.” – Head Coach Anthony Becht
McCarron posted on his Instagram afterwards, saying, “My phone must not work anymore to let me know when this was actually going down BUT… STL!! Thank you for the last two seasons. You will hold a special place in my heart for the rest of my life.”
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While many were stunned by QB AJ McCarron’s release, people inside the organization weren’t surprised by the decision or his discontent afterwards. Several unnamed Battlehawks have noted that McCarron’s teammates have not defended him following his release. There’s a strong sentiment within the team that his departure is a favorable one, and McCarron’s bitter response validated the decision.
