Matt Corral joins UFL's Birmingham Stallions for career

Matt Corral, a former quarterback for the New England Patriots, has joined the Birmingham Stallions in the United Football League (UFL). This move comes after Corral has not been on an NFL roster since 2024. He faced a tough choice: play in the UFL or end his football career. Corral was part of the Stallions last season and helped them win a championship. He expressed his determination to give football another try. He said, “Just coming back to the UFL, it definitely was a choice... it was either that or put down the game of football." His time with the Patriots in 2023 was quite unusual. After being signed from the Carolina Panthers, he left the team just a week later. The Patriots placed him on the exempt list before releasing him. Corral considered going back to the practice squad but ultimately had a change of heart. Last season with the Stallions, he started three games. He played again during the playoffs as a backup, helping the team achieve victory. Corral briefly joined the Minnesota Vikings during the offseason but was cut after just ten days. This year, Corral will compete for the starting quarterback position against Alex McGough, the Stallions' former MVP. He is focused on making the most of this opportunity to revive his football career.