UFL's Birmingham Stallions Hire Former Alabama, NFL QB AJ ...
The UFL's Birmingham Stallions have hired former St. Louis Battlehawks, Alabama and NFL QB AJ McCarron as their head coach.
www.foxsports.comAJ McCarron is the latest head coach of the Birmingham Stallions, announced in December 2025 by the UFL. He succeeds Skip Holtz, who stepped down after four seasons.
Key details:
- McCarron’s background includes Alabama, NFL, and prior USFL/UFL quarterback experience.[5][9]
- The announcement framed as a home-state hire, with McCarron emphasizing continuing the Stallions’ championship legacy.[9][5]
- The hire coincided with the lead-up to the 2026 season and was covered by multiple outlets, including CBS/FOX affiliates and league communications.[1][5]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current local coverage from Chicago-area outlets or compile a quick timeline of the Stallions’ coaching changes in the last few seasons.