Summary
The Philadelphia Eagles have traded for veteran quarterback Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers. In exchange, the Eagles will send a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Panthers. Dalton will back up Jalen Hurts, the Eagles' starting quarterback.
Key Facts
- The Eagles traded with the Panthers to get Andy Dalton as a backup quarterback.
- A seventh-round draft pick in 2026 is going to the Panthers as part of the trade.
- Andy Dalton has played for teams like the Bengals, Cowboys, Bears, Saints, and Panthers.
- Dalton has significant experience, having started for nine seasons with the Bengals.
- Dalton completed 64.7% of his passes while with the Panthers, throwing for 1,643 yards, 10 touchdowns, and seven interceptions over three seasons.
- The Eagles want a reliable backup for Jalen Hurts, who has faced health issues recently.
- Dalton has been a mentor to younger quarterbacks, like Panthers QB Bryce Young.
- Eagles fans had previously wanted another backup, Tanner McKee, to start over Hurts due to Hurts' struggles last season, but those sentiments have lessened.
