The Cincinnati Bengals and quarterback A. J. McCarron are in a hearing today which will determine if he is to granted unrestricted free agent status.

https://youtu.be/wYaI2ShSUYw

The Internet is buzzing already that John Elway and the Denver Broncos will be pursuing A. J. if he is granted unrestricted free agent status.

Elway famously landed former Colts' QB, Peyton Manning, via free agency and won a Super Bowl.

If McCarron wins his grievance he automatically become an unrestricted free agent.

If he loses, he will remain a restricted free agent allowing the Bengals to determine his fate. They attempted to trade McCarron in November of 2017, but that deal was rejected by the NFL office due to untimely paperwork filing.

The Jaguars are in an excellent position to compete for a McCarron signing. Should McCarron lose arbitration, Tom Coughlin and David Caldwell can negotiate a trade then work out a long-term contract with McCarron. They can also wait until restricted free agency begins then sign McCarron to a contract the Bengals are unlikely to match.

Stay tuned!

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