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The Philadelphia Eagles made an interesting trade to bring in a replacement for starting quarterback Jalen Hurts.
The Eagles have acquired veteran quarterback Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a seventh-round pick, according to multiple reports.
The 38-year-old signal caller spent the last three seasons with the Panthers, where he primarily served as a backup to Bryce Young, the first overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton throws against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
But he took over in 2024 as the team’s starter after first-year head coach Dave Canales didn’t like what he saw from Young to start the year. Dalton started five games for the Panthers, going 1-4 during that stretch before Young’s return.
Dalton was a starter for nine seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, going 70-61-2 during that span with four straight playoff berths from 2011 to 2014. Unfortunately for Dalton and the Bengals, they were never able to pull off a playoff victory.
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Following the 2019 season, the Bengals moved away from Dalton after drafting Joe Burrow first overall in the 2020 NFL Draft. Dalton was in and out of a starting role in Dallas and with the Chicago Bears during the 2021 season.
He took on the role full-time with the New Orleans Saints in 2022, going 6-8 in 14 starts before eventually joining Carolina.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton throws a pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. (Stephen R. Sylvanie/Imagn Images)
This is an interesting move for the Eagles given that Tanner McKee, who played well during the preseason, was Hurts’ backup all of last season. While it could be competition for McKee entering training camp, Dalton continues to toy with the idea of being on a full-time roster, even if he’s not a starter.
The Panthers signed Kenny Pickett, a former Eagles quarterback, this offseason. As a result, Dalton was replaceable.
The Eagles head into the 2026 season with the obvious hope that Hurts is healthy enough for a full 17-game slate and counting. However, he didn’t have the best season under offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, who was criticized by rabid fans as the team struggled.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton before a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. (Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images)
Philadelphia finished 11-6 before losing to the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round at home. Patullo was fired days later and the Eagles hired former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion to take over the role.
