Hackenberg is attempting to begin a career in professional baseball, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

Hackenberg has been benched in favor of Zach Mettenberger after making three starts for the Memphis Express in the Alliance of American Football, Dylan Rubino of AAF.com reports.

Hackenberg recently explained that his throwing mechanics are improving thanks to coaching from his AAF quarterbacks coach, John Luciew of PennLive.com reports.

Hackenberg was released from the Bengal's practice squad Monday.

Hackenberg was signed to the Bengals' practice squad on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports.

Hackenberg was waived by the Eagles on Friday, Matt Lombardo reports.

The Eagles signed Hackenberg to a contract Sunday, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.

Hackenberg was waived by the Raiders on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Hackenberg could lose his roster spot this offseason, ESPN.com's Rich Cimini reports.

Hackenberg might get some playing time Sunday against the Patriots, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.