A grievance hearing has been set for Feb. 15 with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Paul Denher Jr.

On that day, it will be determined whether or not McCarron will be an unrestricted or restricted free agent this off-season.

The Alabama product passed Cincinnati's post draft evaluation but the team placed him on the non-football injury list. His argument is that he was healthy enough to be activated during training camp, which would have rendered him active and available for every game during his rookie season. Instead, he did not accrue enough games played. He is currently scheduled to be a restricted free agent, which means the Bengals control his fate. He wants a chance to start somewhere else.

The 27 year old has played in ten games since entering the league as a fifth round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. He has completed 86-of-133 passes for 920 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions.

The Cleveland Browns attempted to trade for the quarterback at the NFL trade deadline but the two teams ran out of time to complete the deal. They could have an interest during the off-season but there is a new General Manager, John Dorsey, in place.