Christian Hackenberg’s AAF debut did not go properly.
The former Jets quarterback completed just 10 of his 23 passes for 87 yards with an interception for the Memphis Express in their very first activity in the new spring soccer league. The team ended up falling 26- to the Birmingham Iron.
Former #Jets QB Christian Hackenberg AAFL debut above. Memphis set in Brandon Silvers down 20- in the fourth.
Hackenberg finished 10 of 23 for 87 yards with an INT. Threw a attractive TD, but had it identified as back for the reason that of a development penalty.
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) February 10, 2019
Hackenberg was picked off when he attempted to toss throughout the center of the subject with his team trailing by 3 late in the very first quarter and the ball around midfield.
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Christian Hackenberg is picked off, and the @aafiron get great subject placement. pic.twitter.com/Lt3xfA96BO
— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) February 10, 2019
The 23-calendar year-aged finished the very first half with just 20 passing yards and the interception.
The @aafiron set the clamps on Christian Hackenberg and the Express offense in the very first half. pic.twitter.com/iMpdeO9gCt
— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) February 10, 2019
Hackenberg was changed by backup Brandon Silvers with a very little a lot more than 4 minutes to enjoy. Silvers threw an interception on his very first push.
Memphis tends to make a alter at QB and is instantly picked off. The @aafiron protection genuinely demonstrating out these days. pic.twitter.com/tcScIedMMK
— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) February 10, 2019
The Jets selected Hackenberg out of Penn State in the next round of the 2016 draft. But, he never performed a activity for New York and bounced about the NFL before ending up in the AAF.
Former Alabama star Trent Richardson tallied two rushing touchdowns for Birmingham in the victory.
