The Cincinnati Bengals have officially decided to part ways with a beloved player, as confirmed by Ian Rapoport. Veteran QB AJ McCarron has been released, marking the end of his second tenure with the AFC North organization. McCarron, who was drafted in the fifth round in 2014, rejoined the team in September and was initially placed on their practice squad. However, due to Joe Burrow’s season-ending injury, McCarron was promoted to the active roster during the final month of the season. Despite limited playing time, he made a few appearances as a backup to Jake Browning, completing 4 out of 5 passes for 19 yards. McCarron had previously started three games for the Bengals in the 2015 season and remained with the team until 2017. Browning, who served as Burrow’s backup, performed well and may have earned himself a contract in free agency. Burrow experienced a rollercoaster season, struggling with a calf injury that affected his mobility and performance early on. However, he eventually recovered and regained his status as one of the top quarterbacks in the league. Unfortunately, his campaign was cut short when he suffered a wrist ligament injury.
According to the Source thecoldwire.com