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Who Will Compete for St. Louis Battlehawks Quarterback Job in 2025?
Apr 2, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; St. Louis Battlehawks head coach Anthony Becht walks the sidelines as his team plays against the Houston Roughnecks in the second quarter at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
Get ready for what could be the most fascinating storyline going into training camp in February. Last week, news broke that the Battlehawks had released A.J. McCarron's player rights after two seasons with the team. Much was discussed, including McCarron's hope to return to the UFL in 2025 in a different uniform and play against the Battlehawks again. There was also talk of the Battlehawks players' support for McCarron leaving the team. After all the drama, the focus shifts to what the Battlehawks will do to replace such an essential piece of the offense. They have options with current players on the roster and those outside the organization. They currently have two options in-house with Manny Wilkins and Brandon Silvers on the roster. Wilkins will most likely be back, as he was the backup last season and started one game for McCarron when he was injured. He threw for 305 yards and one touchdown to three interceptions and rushed for 141 yards and three more scores. Because of how dynamic Wilkins can be throw

This article first appeared on UFL on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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