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Perrion Winfrey caught in heated exchange during UFL halftime locker room

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Perrion Winfrey caught in heated exchange during UFL halftime locker room
Summary

Perrion Winfrey and Birmingham Stallions head coach A.J. McCarron were involved in a heated incident during halftime of their Week 4 game against Orlando. Video footage shows McCarron delivering a profane tirade urging the team to perform better, followed by Winfrey expressing his frustration towards coaches and teammates. The altercation escalated, leading to Winfrey being restrained by teammates. Three days later, he was released by the Stallions. Winfrey had rejoined the team just two weeks prior after being signed again, marking his attempt to revive his career in the UFL after previous stints in the NFL with the Cowboys and Browns. His release came amid ongoing issues attributed to his conduct following a back injury that plagued his previous season.

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  • •Winfrey clashed with Stallions coach A.J. McCarron at halftime.
  • •McCarron urged players to 'wake up' during a heated exchange.
  • •Winfrey was released from the Stallions three days later.
  • •He joined the Stallions two weeks prior after signing again.
  • •Winfrey previously played for the Cowboys and Browns in the NFL.
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Perrion Winfrey was once hailed as the Cowboys' next great reclamation project. Now we see what got him cut by the UFL's Stallions after just 16 days.

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