Quarterback A.J. McCarron is a Texan after signing a free agent deal on Wednesday. The former Bengal and Raider will be the backup to Deshaun Watson, and here are 10 things to know about him.
- Started three games and played in 13 during 5-year NFL career
- In a trio of late 2015 starts, Bengals went 2-1 and McCarron completed 65.1 percent of his passes for 552 yards, 4 TD and 0 INT
- Drafted by Bengals in 5th round (164th overall) of 2014 NFL Draft
- Spent 2018 with the Oakland Raiders as the backup to Derek Carr
- Completed 66.9 percent of his passes for 9,019 yards and 77 TD as Alabama QB from 2009-13
- First quarterback to ever guide a team to back-to-back of BCS National Championships
- Crimson Tide career passing yards and touchdowns leader
- Grew up in Mobile, Alabama
- His younger brother Corey played tight end at Alabama, fullback at Middle Tennessee State
- Full name is Raymond Anthony McCarron, Junior
Check out some of the best shots of new Texans QB AJ McCarron. (Photos via AP Images.)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron throws a pass during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Oakland Raiders quarterback AJ McCarron (2) takes the snap during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Raiders, 34-3. (Ryan Kang via AP)
FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 file photo, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback A.J. McCarron throws during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. A proposed trade between the Browns and Bengals involving quarterback A.J. McCarron fell through when paperwork was not filed to the NFL before the 4 p.m. deadline, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Oakland Raiders quarterback AJ McCarron passes against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Oakland Raiders quarterback AJ McCarron (2) during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Dec. 24, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 27-14. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Buffalo Bills quarterback AJ McCarron (10) scrambles against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. The Bills defeated the Bears 28-27. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Oakland Raiders quarterback AJ McCarron (2)during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2017, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron (5) throws during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. The Buffalo Bills took the first step in restocking their quarterback position by agreeing to a two-year contract Wednesday, March 14, with McCarron. The 27-year-old spent the past four seasons backing up Andy Dalton in Cincinnati after being selected by the Bengals in the fifth-round of the 2014 draft. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Buffalo Bills quarterback AJ McCarron (10) celebrates a game-winning touchdown throw against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Oakland Raiders quarterback AJ McCarron (2) scrambles from San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Buffalo Bills quarterback AJ McCarron (10) throws against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron (5) looks to pass under pressure from Chicago Bears linebacker Lamarr Houston (99) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron looks to pass in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Buffalo Bills quarterback AJ McCarron (10) looks to throw during an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Cleveland. The Bills defeated the Browns, 19-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron practices before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron (5) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by Washington Redskins defensive back Joshua Holsey in the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
