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Eagles may retain rookie Payton over Dalton to shield him from waivers.

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The Eagles could keep fifth-round rookie Cole Payton on the roster over Andy Dalton to not expose him to waivers, suggesting the team values his development and wants to protect him from being claimed.

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Philadelphia could keep its fifth-round rookie quarterback, Cole Payton, on the roster over Dalton to not expose him to waivers.
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The Eagles could keep fifth-round rookie Cole Payton on the roster over Andy Dalton to not expose him to waivers, suggesting the team values his development and wants to protect him from being claimed.
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STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Cole Payton (PHI). Eagles may retain rookie Payton over Dalton to shield him from waivers.
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