The St. Louis Battlehawks made a key change in their secondary this weekend. Former All-USFL DB Channing Stribling has been added to the roster, in the wake of Mykael Wright’s release.
BREAKING: The St. Louis Battlehawks are signing DB Channing Stribling, per sources.
Stribling was All-USFL for the @USFLStars in 2022, leading the league with 7 INT’s. He battled injuries in 2023, but was stellar when healthy.
Fantastic addition for the @XFLBattlehawks. #UFL pic.twitter.com/jV00lJflrh
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) March 18, 2024
This is pretty big news for St. Louis, who continues to revamp their secondary. Channing Stribling was the top cornerback in the USFL in 2022, putting on a show with 16 tackles, a sack, and a league leading seven interceptions.
After that 2022 campaign, Stribling earned All-USFL honors, serving as a key piece to the Philadelphia Stars Championship run. This led to an NFL stint with the Washington Commanders during the 2022 preseason.
Channing Stribling @C_Strib8’s click and close capabilities on full display, closing the throwing window in less than half a second. #USFLOpeningWeekend @USFLStars | @USFL pic.twitter.com/90oDKgM7q3
— Reel Analytics (@RAanalytics) April 17, 2022
Following his release from Washington, Stribling had the opportunity to join the XFL. He was drafted – by these same Battlehawks – during their draft in 2022. However, he opted to return to the Stars instead.
In 2023, Channing Stribling dealt with injuries throughout much of the year, which hampered his season. He finished with 13 tackles and an interception, but he wasn’t able to get into a groove by any means, with his health being a major factor.
PICKED! The @USFL‘s leader in interceptions last year – Channing Stribling – ends this Showboats drive early. Brady White throws it right to @C_Strib8, who makes the play to give the @USFLStars possession. #USFLpic.twitter.com/GfrId5N2vF
— James Larsen…
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