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NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeRoleSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dalton was named the Eagles' QB2, which Makai Lemon notes doesn't inspire much confidence. Makai Lemon questions whether this will remain the case in Week 2 given the unusual backup quarterback battle.

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NegativeRoleSep 13, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton is active as the Eagles' No. 2 backup quarterback behind Jalen Hurts for the game against the Commanders.

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PositiveNewsSep 13, 2026SleeperNFL

Tanner McKee is inactive. Andy Dalton is QB2.

Tanner McKee is inactive. Andy Dalton is QB2.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton is competing with Tanner McKee for the Eagles' QB2 backup role; both are still splitting reps with the second-team offense, and the source notes Nick Sirianni's competitive advantage is about to expire as the Eagles must reveal their QB2 intentions before the game.

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NegativeProjectionSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton, Hurts' current teammate, has 17 career fourth-down touchdowns since 1977, tied with Eli Manning for 5th-most in that span; only Drew Brees (21), Josh Allen (21), Matt Stafford (19), and Jalen Hurts (16) have more.

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NegativeProjectionSep 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dalton is noted as Jalen Hurts' current teammate and is tied with Eli Manning for the fifth-most fourth-down touchdowns since 1977 with 17, behind only Drew Brees (21), Josh Allen (21), Matt Stafford (19), and Hurts (16).

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 9, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 8, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Listed as backup quarterback on the Eagles' depth chart; the source speculates Dalton is likely the backup to begin the season with McKee dressing as the emergency third QB, though the Eagles are still refusing to reveal their backup quarterback situation.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton is listed as a second-string quarterback on the Eagles' Week 1 depth chart; he joined the Eagles in a trade with the Panthers this offseason and brings extensive experience as a starter with five teams, positioning him as a candidate for the unnamed backup role.

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NegativeRoleSep 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Competing with Tanner McKee for the backup quarterback role at age 38. Neither had a particularly good summer; each was effective in one preseason game (Dalton vs. the Bengals, McKee in New England) and had some good and bad days at practice. The competition is close, and it wouldn't be shocking if Nick Sirianni and Sean Mannion decide to go with Dalton because of his experience, but the source would feel more comfortable with McKee as No. 2. The fact that Howie Roseman hasn't been able to trade either tells you what the rest of the league thinks of them.

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NegativeRoleSep 5, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source identifies Andy Dalton as the Eagles' second-string QB and characterizes him as 'washed up,' indicating a significant depth chart concern and lack of confidence in the backup quarterback position behind the starter.

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NegativeProjectionSep 3, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeProjectionSep 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Backup quarterback Andy Dalton's tape performance is concerning, with the source sarcastically noting "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, Dalton's role is immaterial to the Eagles' season outlook; he is either gone by the time the season starts or, if he plays, it indicates the team is facing much larger problems.

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NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeProjectionSep 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton's arm talent is severely limited; the source sarcastically suggests he can throw a football shorter than a bowling ball can be thrown, implying his passing ability is a major concern for the Eagles' offense.

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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Dalton is one of two quality backup quarterbacks the Eagles don't need behind Jalen Hurts and is expected to be traded or released, similar to the situation with Tanner McKee.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton was kept on the Eagles' initial 53-man roster as one of four quarterbacks, a situation described as 'very silly'; the Eagles are hoping to trade Dalton in the coming days, though the return is not expected to be much, and the backup QB competition setup prevented the team from properly preparing QB2 for the season.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton is a new addition to the Eagles in 2024, acquired from the Panthers; at 38 years old (turning 39 on Oct. 29), he is the oldest player on the 53-man roster and has played 179 career games with any team.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton is listed as the third quarterback on the Eagles' 53-man roster. The source suggests the Eagles may be hoping to trade Dalton or Tanner McKee in the coming days, though the return is unlikely to be substantial.

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NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dalton is a Philadelphia backup quarterback; there was speculation that Miami might pursue Dalton or Tanner McKee in a trade, but that possibility was eliminated when the Dolphins acquired Kyle McCord instead.

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PositiveProjectionAug 29, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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PositiveProjectionAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton redeemed himself from a poor start to the preseason, completing 12 of 19 passes for 104 yards and one touchdown in the Eagles' loss to Cincinnati. The source notes he looked in control, was steady, and looked better than backup Tanner McKee, potentially reversing his course from No. 3 to prime backup consideration.

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton, entering his age 39 season, played 25 snaps in the second half of the preseason finale, which Maximus Pulley questioned as unnecessary given his established profile and the broader weirdness of the Eagles' backup quarterback competition.

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dalton, 38 years old with 173 career starts, finished 12 of 19 for 104 yards, 1 TD, and 0 INTs in the preseason game against Cincinnati. He looked better than McKee and led an 11-play, 76-yard touchdown drive against the third-team defense, but the source notes it's still hard to argue he clears the bar as the No. 2 quarterback for a team that has valued the role highly for more than a decade. It's unclear whether the Eagles can recoup draft assets for the 38-year-old in a trade before the Sunday 6 p.m. cutdown deadline.

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NegativeProjectionAug 29, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.'

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source projects Dalton will be traded or released, with the Eagles flipping the veteran backup to another team. Dalton's Friday preseason performance may actually facilitate this outcome. The source believes McKee is more talented than Dalton at this stage of his career.

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NegativeProjectionAug 29, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeProjectionAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dalton finished the preseason 18/35 (51.4%), 168 yards (4.8 y/a), 1 TD, 0 INT, 74.5 passer rating—better numbers than McKee but still far from great. The source questions whether the Eagles feel he's done enough to be QB2 but expresses uncertainty about his role.

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NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Backup quarterback competing for No. 2 spot behind Jalen Hurts; likely to play in preseason finale.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 28, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Remains in battle for No. 2 QB spot behind Jalen Hurts for Philadelphia Eagles heading into Week 1.

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NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton is competing with Tanner McKee for the QB2 backup job behind Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia's preseason finale. The source indicates confidence in Philadelphia's overall quarterback room over Cincinnati's, though does not provide specific performance metrics for Dalton.

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