Matt Corral, a former carolina panthers quarterback, has reportedly accepted a new job.
Corral, a 2022 third-round pick for the panthers, will play for the birmingham stallions of the united football league (UFL). The league announced the news on tuesday, as well as a few other transactions. the ole miss star played for the panthers and new england patriots in two nfl seasons.
For neither team, the 25-year-old qb has ever played a single down. Corral sustained a season-ending foot injury while playing a preseason match against the patriots, in his first season with the panthers. Corral was eventually scrapped during preparation camp before the 2023 season. In the 2023 NFL draft, carolina traded up to acquire current starting QB Bryce young. Corral seemed to be throwing shade at the panthers’ organization as a result of the move.
Corral was released from waiver wire by the patriots and was expected to be the team’s primary backup QB behind mac jones this season. Corral was, however, more of a problem than a benefit for the team. corral reportedly ghosted the team for a few days before new england’s week 1 match, after the team had named QB Bailey zappe to the 53-man roster.
In 2021, Corral had a great final season at ole miss. After throwing for 3,349 yards with 20 touchdowns and five interceptions, he finished 7th in heisman trophy voting. Ole miss won their first 10-win season since 2015. corral led ole miss to their first 10-win season since 2015.
