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Bleeding Green Nation fantasy football takes on Andy Dalton
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All Bleeding Green Nation insights about Andy Dalton
NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026
Andy Dalton was revealed as the Eagles' QB2 in Week 1, though Makai Lemon notes this doesn't inspire much confidence. There's uncertainty about whether this will be the case again in Week 2, given the unusual nature of the backup quarterback battle.NegativeRoleSep 13, 2026
Andy Dalton is Jalen Hurts' primary backup for Week 1 against Washington, but the source notes that neither Dalton nor Tanner McKee inspired confidence in preseason; Dalton, turning 39 next month, may be physically diminished, and the Eagles are hoping Hurts stays healthy given the backup QB situation.NegativeDepth ChartSep 9, 2026
Competing for backup QB role behind Jalen Hurts against Tanner McKee; Sirianni has made the decision internally but is withholding public announcement before Week 1, keeping competitive advantage close to the vest.NegativeDepth ChartSep 8, 2026
Listed as backup quarterback on the Eagles' Week 1 depth chart; the source speculates Dalton is likely the primary backup to begin the season with McKee dressing as the emergency third QB and Payton inactive.NegativeRoleSep 5, 2026
The source identifies Andy Dalton as the Eagles' second-string QB and characterizes him as 'a washed up' player, indicating a significant depth chart liability and negative fantasy outlook for the Eagles' backup QB situation.NegativeProjectionSep 3, 2026
Backup QB with severe performance concerns. The source expressed strong skepticism about Dalton's arm talent, stating: 'I am not saying that I can throw a bowling ball farther than Andy Dalton can throw a football, but watching Dalton it feels like I can throw a bowling ball farther than Dalton can throw a football.' However, the source notes Dalton's fantasy relevance is minimal because he is either gone by season start or, if he plays, it signals the Eagles' season is in serious trouble.NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026
Eagles backup QB with severely limited arm talent; the source expresses skepticism about Dalton's throwing ability, stating 'I am not saying that I can throw a bowling ball farther than Andy Dalton can throw a football, but watching Dalton it feels like I can throw a bowling ball farther than Dalton can throw a football.' However, the source notes Dalton's role is immaterial to Eagles' offensive concerns—he is either gone by season start or his playing time signals larger problems.NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026
Andy Dalton remains on the Eagles' 53-man roster as one of four quarterbacks kept by the team; the Eagles are hoping to trade one of their backup quarterbacks in the coming days to resolve a confusing QB2 situation.NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026
Dalton is retained as a backup quarterback on the initial 53-man roster; the source speculates Roseman may attempt to trade Dalton or McKee in the coming days, though the return is unlikely to be substantial.PositiveDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
The source lists Dalton as a notable bubble player who made the Eagles' 53-man roster, indicating he secured a roster spot as a backup QB.NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026
Dalton is the Eagles' backup quarterback; the source speculates that Miami was previously considered a potential trade partner for Dalton, but that possibility has been eliminated now that the Dolphins acquired Kyle McCord instead.PositiveProjectionAug 29, 2026
Andy Dalton redeemed himself from a poor preseason start, completing 12 of 19 passes for 104 yards and one touchdown in the Bengals game. He looked in control, steady, and better than Tanner McKee, potentially reversing his trajectory from No. 3 to prime backup in the quarterback competition.NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026
Played 25 snaps in the second half of the preseason finale at age 39; Maximus Pulley questions the utility of this playing time given Dalton's established profile and the overall dysfunction of the Eagles backup quarterback competition.NegativeProjectionAug 29, 2026
38-year-old veteran with 173 career starts competing for QB2 role. Finished 12 of 19 for 104 yards, 1 TD, and 0 INTs in preseason action, performing slightly better than Tanner McKee but still underwhelming. The source states 'it's still hard to argue he clears the bar as the No. 2 quarterback for a team that has valued the role so highly for more than a decade.' Played mostly against second and third-string defenses in the second half of the final preseason game. The source expresses skepticism about trade value: 'I don't think anyone is trading for either guy. If Howie can find a taker for Dalton, go ahead and put him in Canton.'NegativeProjectionAug 29, 2026
Dalton had better numbers than McKee on Friday night (18/35, 51.4%, 168 yards, 4.8 y/a, 1 TD, 0 INT, 74.5 passer rating), which the source notes isn't really saying much. He still looked far from great. The source expresses uncertainty about whether the Eagles feel he's done enough to be QB2.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
Had the most flashy completion of the day when he hit a crossing Stone Smartt in stride to beat tight coverage from Michael Carter II; threw a touchdown to Quez Watkins, though the source notes Ty Robinson was in position to sack the quarterback from the interior on that play.NegativeDepth ChartAug 27, 2026
Dalton is no longer functioning as a true QB2; he has received significantly more reps with the second-team offense than Tanner McKee this offseason, which is strange given the Eagles' Super Bowl aspirations. Kelee Ringo suspects McKee will be the QB2 this season and Dalton will either be traded or cut, though until that happens, Dalton technically holds the QB2 role. Dalton's spotty play in an offense he had experience with makes it hard to see why the Eagles felt compelled to push McKee and cut into his reps in a new scheme.NegativeRoleAug 26, 2026
Dalton was first up at QB2 during the public practice. He overthrew Darius Cooper to the left side, similar to how he previously missed Cooper and Eli Stowers on Saturday night. Dalton did later hit a crossing Elijah Moore, who was schemed wide open, for a catch-and-run touchdown.PositiveRoleAug 25, 2026
Mannion highlighted Dalton's veteran experience as a unique asset in the QB room, noting 'He's a veteran in this league. He's got well over a hundred starts.' While Dalton competes with Tanner McKee for the QB2 role, Mannion emphasized that Dalton's 100+ career starts bring valuable perspective to the quarterback room alongside McKee, Cole Payton, and Jalen Hurts, though the final decision on Week 1 backup remains pending further evaluation.NegativeRoleAug 25, 2026
QB backup struggling in preseason roster battle; despite receiving snaps ahead of Tanner McKee for second consecutive week, Dalton played poorly, undermining any trade value the Eagles may have hoped to recoup after preseason.NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026
Had a good completion to Elijah Moore along the sideline. No major movement in the backup quarterback battle.NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026
Andy Dalton struggled for the second consecutive week, completing three of 10 passes for 44 yards. He sailed multiple throws over open receivers, including Stowers, and was fortunate that a potential interception was erased by a roughing-the-passer penalty. The source expresses confusion about the Eagles giving Dalton the backup quarterback role given his poor preseason performance.NegativeDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
Andy Dalton is characterized as not very good in the context of Eagles backup quarterback discussions, with the source arguing that Tanner McKee should hold the backup role instead.NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026
Dalton getting two straight preseason starts seems like a good sign for his stock, but he just hasn't played well. The source speculates the Eagles may be showcasing Dalton for trade purposes but notes that prioritizing a meager return over getting the top backup quarterback option prepared for the season seems silly. At 37 years old (turning 38 in October), his best performance potential is limited compared to the alternative.NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026
The source explicitly states Andy Dalton 'just isn't very good,' using this as the primary reason to favor Tanner McKee as the Eagles' backup quarterback.NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026
Dalton has underperformed in the preseason quarterback competition against Tanner McKee, posting a combined 6-for-16 for 64 yards across two games (3-for-6 for 20 yards vs. Ravens; 3-for-10 for 44 yards vs. Patriots) with a passer rating of 50.0. The source notes he "hasn't brought any juice to the offense and has looked all of his 38 years" despite getting first-team reps. While Dalton has experience and big-game background that could make him a trade chip, the source questions how he could win the backup job given McKee's superior performance with inferior supporting cast.NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026
Backup quarterback has been upgraded from ugly to just bad; overthrew open receivers on the first drive and had to rely on Shipley and the offensive line to move the ball on the Eagles' scoring drive; finished 3 of 10 for 44 yards; the source notes 'most of his throws are off' and 'it's not just a matter of timing,' suggesting his veteran experience is not translating to good play.NegativeProjectionAug 23, 2026
Dalton started for the second consecutive week but struggled again, finishing 3/10 for 44 yards with a 45.4 passer rating, zero touchdowns, and zero interceptions. The source notes he was inaccurate and nearly turned the ball over multiple times, indicating continued poor performance in the backup quarterback competition.NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026
Dalton is being evaluated as a potential first-half starter in the Eagles' preseason game against the Patriots; the source is interested in whether he can move the team down the field effectively in limited action.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Andy Dalton took QB2 reps in the scrimmage setting after Tanner McKee went first, but his end-of-practice series was poor: short incomplete to Quez Watkins, overthrew Eli Stowers in the end zone (giving the rookie TE zero chance), and found Samari Toure way too late in the corner. Dalton's performance suggests McKee may have the edge in the backup competition.NegativeProjectionAug 20, 2026
Dalton took QB2 reps in the scrimmage setting towards the end of practice but his performance was not good. He threw a pass short and incomplete to a diving Quez Watkins, who tried to salvage the bad ball for a completion. The source notes 'Dalton's end of practice series wasn't good.'NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026
Dalton was first up at QB2 today; he got off to a bad start, overthrowing Eli Stowers downfield, but later rebounded with a strong sequence where he found Quez Watkins along the right sideline and then had good back-to-back anticipation completions to Samari Toure and Danny Gray on crossing routes; Dalton also completed a pass to Erik Ezukanma along the right sideline.NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026
Dalton struggled in the Eagles' preseason opener against Baltimore and needs a good showing in the Patriots joint practices. The source notes 'Both Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton need a good showing after their struggles in Baltimore. The quick turnaround is probably the best thing for them.'NegativeProjectionAug 18, 2026
Offensive coordinator Sean Mannion evaluated Dalton's preseason performance as mixed, noting 'there was some good and some need for improvement' from the QB. Mannion specifically identified third-down execution as an area needing improvement, though acknowledged the QB group faced some difficult situations. The OC emphasized the need for all QBs to 'stay within the play, trust your footwork, trust your training, and go cut it loose.'NegativeProjectionAug 18, 2026
Dalton completed three of six passes for 20 yards in the Eagles-Ravens preseason opener. The source identifies his decision-making as a key concern: he felt interior pressure created by Drew Kendall losing ground and sped up his process unnecessarily on a Crash concept, throwing early to a covered receiver rather than allowing the play to develop and find the open out route. Tank Bigsby provided solid protection, giving Dalton the opportunity to remain in the pocket, but Dalton's hurried decision-making—playing hurriedly rather than playing quickly—suggests he struggled to manage the timing and progression of concepts under pressure.NegativeProjectionAug 17, 2026
Backup quarterback Andy Dalton flat out missed a throw in the flat during practice, indicating he is not looking good at the moment in the backup quarterback battle.NegativeProjectionAug 17, 2026
In the Eagles-Ravens preseason game, Andy Dalton got the start and played poorly with erratic play that made it difficult to evaluate other players. He combined with Tanner McKee on eight drives generating no points, 77 net yards, two first downs, seven punts, 31 rushing yards, and 46 passing yards with no plays longer than 13 yards.NegativeDepth ChartAug 16, 2026
Backup quarterback in competition with Tanner McKee for the second QB spot. The Eagles feel likely to trade either McKee or Dalton, with Dalton being the more likely candidate to be moved. However, Howie Roseman will have to hope nobody watched the Eagles' first preseason game, as the poor offensive showing could complicate trade negotiations.NegativeProjectionAug 16, 2026
Backup QB Andy Dalton had a poor preseason performance, completing 3 of 6 passes for 20 yards and averaging 3.3 yards per attempt. The Eagles failed to achieve a first down under his watch, running nine plays for 12 yards total. The source describes him as "horrible" and notes he did not help himself in the backup QB competition.NegativeProjectionAug 16, 2026
In the QB2 battle, Dalton got the start against Baltimore but was ineffective: 3/6 for 20 yards with a 57.6 passer rating. The source notes the offense ran nine plays for 12 yards and three punts while he was in, reflecting no real separation between him and Tanner McKee in the backup quarterback competition.NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026
Andy Dalton is competing with Tanner McKee for the Eagles' QB2 role. The Eagles have tried to say Dalton and McKee are co-QB2s, but one will start the preseason game and one won't. Dalton has gotten more second-team snaps than McKee this summer, so the source guesses Dalton will start. How they play matters for trade purposes, since one or the other could be dealt to another team.NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026
Dalton had a nice connection with Will Shipley on the wheel route along the left sideline with Smael Mondon Jr. trailing, but followed that up with overthrowing an open Gray in the end zone on a play where it looked like both E.J. Jenkins and Darius Cooper were also open on the left side that he was rolling to. Dalton also threw a ball that appeared to be uncatchable out of the back of the end zone.PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026
Listed first among backup quarterbacks due to alphabetical order, but the source notes Dalton is also arguably in the lead in reality for the QB2 role, with a backup quarterback battle ongoing between him and Tanner McKee.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
Dalton was first up as QB2 today. He apparently threw an interception to Cooper DeJean on the starting defense vs. backup offense field. He also dropped a pass in the bucket to Samari Toure to beat DeJean and threw a deep touchdown to Quez Watkins with Jakorian Bennett trailing.NegativeProjectionAug 10, 2026
Dalton had his worst practice of the summer. The veteran signal caller had some passes broken up and went through a series where he looked totally out of sync with his targets. Dalton misfired on successive throws to Will Shipley in the flat before throwing behind Darius Cooper over the middle and then way overthrowing a wide open Quez Watkins deep downfield. Bernard noted the backup quarterback battle continues to be close.NegativeDepth ChartAug 9, 2026
Dalton has been the better player since camp began in the QB2 battle, though Tanner McKee previously outshined him in spring practices. Dalton's lacking arm strength is concerning but he does look comfortable in the offense.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Continuing with the regular rotation, Andy Dalton was first up at quarterback with the second-team offense. Should've had a good completion over the middle to an open Eli Stowers but the rookie tight end coughed up the ball. Had a pass to Samari Toure knocked down by Tariq Castro-Fields; just not enough zip on that out route ball.NegativeProjectionAug 7, 2026
Dalton didn't have a bad day; he connected with Johnny Wilson on a deep pass that would've set the offense up a little short of the goal line, though the ball hung in the air a long time; he hit Erik Ezukanma and Samari Toure on similar routes to the left side later in practice. However, Dalton's lack of zip/arm strength does stand out at times, and he is still a little behind McKee in the backup QB battle.PositiveProjectionAug 6, 2026
Dalton has been much better than he was in the spring, looking like a veteran backup who knows what he's doing in this offense and meeting realistic expectations. He's ahead of McKee so far, though there's still time for that to change as they perform in practice and preseason games.PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026
Dalton took the first 11-on-11 series with the second-team offense and has outplayed McKee in camp so far; hit a crossing Johnny Wilson in stride for a chunk gain and also hit a crossing Cam Latu in stride, though he did overthrow Danny Gray in the end zone to the right side. Dalton really likes throwing to Johnny Wilson.NegativeRoleAug 5, 2026
Dalton, 38, is competing with incumbent Tanner McKee for the QB2 role behind Jalen Hurts in his first training camp with the Eagles. Unlike previous backup competitions, Dalton doesn't know when he'll get reps with the second-string offense; both quarterbacks wait for coaching staff orders before entering team drills. Dalton has accepted this unpredictability, comparing it to game-day situations for backup quarterbacks.PositiveProjectionAug 4, 2026
Dalton found Grant Calcaterra on a play-action pass where the defense bit on the run to the left side, leaving the tight end open on the right for an easy completion. He also connected with Darius Cooper for a one-handed toe-tapping touchdown snag.PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026
Dalton looked sharper than Tanner McKee during the backup quarterback battle on Monday. The 38-year-old veteran ripped the ball over the middle to Johnny Wilson for multiple first downs. During a red zone sequence, Dalton threw a touchdown pass to a wide open Will Shipley in the flat and found Hollywood Brown on an out route for a successful two-point conversion.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
In the backup quarterback battle, Dalton has had the edge over Tanner McKee thus far in camp. He has had more fruitful completions, suggesting better performance in the competition for the backup role.NegativeDepth ChartJul 30, 2026
Was the first QB2 up in 7-on-7 drills during the backup quarterback battle. Didn't do anything remarkable, though wasn't bad either. Early on, the competition between Dalton and Tanner McKee is described as a mid-off.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Was the first QB2 up in 7-on-7 drills. Wasn't bad but didn't do anything remarkable. Early in the backup quarterback competition, described as a mid-off with Tanner McKee.PositiveUsageJul 29, 2026
Dalton made some positive completions during the QB2 competition, including a leaping catch to Johnny Wilson and a quick slant in stride to Hollywood Brown, while frequently rotating with Tanner McKee in the backup reps.NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
Dalton, who turns 39 in October, seemed to be QB2 in spring practices based on rep distribution but didn't look very good; the source struggles to see how he meritoriously belongs on the roster.NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026
Dalton split reps with Tanner McKee during spring, but it is unlikely the Eagles would demote McKee from the backup job while he remains on the roster. The source lists Dalton as one of 10 Eagles players who could get cut this summer, suggesting his roster spot is in jeopardy as the team may prefer to keep fifth-round rookie Cole Payton on the roster to avoid exposing him to waivers.NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026
Andy Dalton, a 38-year-old quarterback, was acquired by the Eagles via a seventh-round pick this offseason to compete for the QB2 job. He was competing against Tanner McKee for the backup role, but McKee pretty clearly outplayed Dalton during spring media-attended practices, suggesting Dalton's path to meaningful playing time is limited.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Dalton is one of the veteran quarterbacks on the Eagles roster alongside Jaylen Hurts, with third-year pro Tanner McKee also in the mix.