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NegativeRoleOct 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton, acquired by the Eagles as the immediate backup to Jalen Hurts, had poor play in limited action in Week 3 that led to his demotion. This poor performance may have also hurt Tanner McKee's confidence heading into his eventual starting role.

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NegativeRoleOct 31, 2026Hogs Haven

Dalton was acquired by the Eagles as the immediate backup to Hurts in the offseason but was demoted after poor play in limited action in Week 3, ceding the backup role to McKee. His ineffective performance and subsequent demotion may have also undermined McKee's confidence entering the season.

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NegativeMatchupOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton was intercepted by Dillon Thieneman in a highlight sequence showcasing the rookie safety's defensive prowess, indicating vulnerability in the Seahawks' passing game against strong defensive plays.

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PositiveNewsOct 27, 2026SleeperNFL

I bet the Eagles really wish they had Andy Dalton right about now…

I bet the Eagles really wish they had Andy Dalton right about now…

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton, who opened the 2026 season as the Eagles' backup quarterback, was released on Oct. 9, allowing McKee to rise back into the backup role. Dalton appeared in just one game for Philadelphia, replacing Hurts for a drive against Chicago while the starter was being evaluated for a concussion; he threw an interception in the end zone on his lone pass attempt. He was subsequently signed by the Atlanta Falcons on Oct. 19.

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NegativeRoleOct 25, 2026Blogging The Boys

Dalton was traded to the Eagles to compete with Tanner McKee for the QB2 job and won the competition, starting Week 1 as Hurts' backup. However, he threw an interception on his only career pass attempt for the Eagles in Week 3 while Hurts was being checked for a concussion, leading to his demotion to QB3 with McKee reclaiming the backup role.

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NegativeRoleOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dalton was traded to the Eagles to compete with Tanner McKee for the QB2 job heading into 2026, but the competition lasted only through Week 1. He was demoted to QB3 after throwing an interception on his only career pass attempt for the Eagles in Week 3 when he briefly had to play while Hurts was checked for a concussion.

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NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton was signed by the Falcons, with the source sarcastically suggesting this move will fix Atlanta's problems.

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NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

The Falcons signed Andy Dalton; the source sarcastically suggests this roster move will fix the team's problems, implying skepticism about Dalton's ability to solve Atlanta's underlying issues.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dalton is the backup quarterback ahead of Tanner McKee on the Eagles' depth chart; he is positioned to take over if McKee continues to struggle.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 19, 2026NFL: The Insiders

Veteran free agent quarterback Andy Dalton signed with the Atlanta Falcons, a notable move given the ongoing issues with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 19, 2026Fantasy Footballers

Dalton declined to return to the Eagles as a backup following Jalen Hurts' injury and is expected to sign with Atlanta instead. The Eagles attempted to bring him back but he chose to pursue other options.

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PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The quickest path to Dalton playing could come via Michael Penix Jr.'s durability concerns. Penix suffered a rib injury late in Week 5 against the Ravens and was briefly in the medical tent in Week 6 against the Bears, indicating lingering durability issues. If Dalton surpasses Tua and Penix is injured, Dalton will have access to a healthy complement of weapons including Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts.

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PositiveDepth ChartOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dalton arrives in Atlanta as No. 3 on a four-man depth chart but has a clear path to becoming No. 2 behind starter Michael Penix Jr. His decision to join the Falcons over the Eagles suggests he sees opportunity to earn the backup role currently held by Tua Tagovailoa. The source notes Dalton's presence gives the Falcons a seasoned veteran to help develop Penix, with more playing experience than Tua.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Atlanta Falcons signed veteran quarterback Andy Dalton and released Cooper Rush. Dalton will open as the third quarterback on the roster behind Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. The source characterizes this as a curious move, suggesting it may be the Falcons covering themselves with Penix getting banged up repeatedly, or potentially viewing Dalton as a possible QB2 over Tagovailoa. Dalton is described as a slam dunk upgrade over Rush.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton declined to re-sign with the Eagles and instead joined the Atlanta Falcons, removing him from the quarterback depth chart in Philadelphia.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 19, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Dalton was signed by the Falcons as a third-string quarterback after the team released Cooper Rush; the move may indicate the Falcons are covering themselves with Michael Penix Jr. getting banged up repeatedly, or they view Dalton as a possible upgrade over backup Tua Tagovailoa.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 19, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Former Eagles QB will not return to Philadelphia. Dalton reportedly declined to re-sign with the Eagles and joined the Atlanta Falcons instead, removing him from the QB depth chart conversation.

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NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026NFL - The Athletic

Dalton, 38, is expected to compete with fellow veteran Tua Tagovailoa for the Falcons' backup QB job behind Michael Penix Jr.

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NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dalton signed with the Falcons as the third QB on the roster; he turned down an offer to return to the Eagles where the path to playing time would have been clearer, suggesting he expects a legitimate chance to compete with Tua Tagovailoa for the backup role behind Michael Penix Jr.

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PositiveValueOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dalton is a slam dunk upgrade over Cooper Rush as the Falcons' third QB; he has 254 career touchdown passes and 152 interceptions, finished second in passing yards and first in touchdowns in Cincinnati history, and posted a 66% completion percentage with 10 TDs and 7 INTs in his last extended reserve stint with the Panthers from 2023 to 2025.

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PositiveValueOct 19, 2026The Falcoholic

Source characterizes Dalton as 'a slam dunk upgrade on what the team had with Rush, at the very least.' Career veteran with 180 games and 139 starts; 66% completion percentage and 10 touchdowns against 7 interceptions in his last extended reserve stint with the Panthers from 2023 to 2025; second in passing yards and first in touchdowns in Cincinnati history with 254 career touchdown passes.

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NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026The Falcoholic

Signing with the Atlanta Falcons as third quarterback on the roster; source assumes he will compete with Tua Tagovailoa for backup duties behind Michael Penix Jr., though the exact nature of the competition remains unclear. Dalton declined a return to Philadelphia despite a clearer path to playing time there, suggesting he expects a legitimate chance to compete for the QB2 role in Atlanta.

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NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dalton signed with the Falcons after turning down an Eagles contract offer; he will serve as a backup quarterback in Atlanta's crowded QB room. The Falcons have already cycled through four quarterbacks this season (Rush, Michael Penix, Jack Strand, and Tua Tagovailoa), and Dalton may become the fifth to play for the team if Penix's health falters. His fantasy relevance depends entirely on Penix's durability.

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PositiveNewsOct 19, 2026SleeperNFL

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NegativeBustOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton was demoted from No. 2 to No. 3 quarterback after throwing an interception in his sole pass attempt with the Eagles, then released before Week 5; despite the Eagles reportedly wanting to bring him back, Dalton declined the offer. The source notes Dalton, who turns 39 later in the month, looked physically diminished during offseason practices and preseason games, providing no long-term upside and insufficient short-term value even for a potentially lost Eagles season.

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NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Dalton declined the Eagles' pursuit to return as a backup QB option after being released in Week 5. At age 39, he was demoted to No. 3 after throwing an interception in his sole pass attempt with Philadelphia, then released ahead of Week 5. The source notes he looked physically diminished during offseason practices and preseason games, providing no short-term or long-term value to a potentially lost Eagles season.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Eagles cut 16-year veteran Andy Dalton nine days ago and attempted to bring him back, but Dalton declined the offer. Dalton will sign with another team soon, and his arrival elsewhere will likely trigger a current member of that team's quarterback room to exit, potentially making that player available to the Eagles.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dalton was acquired from the Panthers as a potential QB2 behind Hurts, but a real QB2 battle ensued in OTAs with McKee. Dalton was Hurts' backup for the first three weeks before his sole passing attempt was intercepted in the end zone during Week 3, leading to his demotion to QB3 and eventual release.

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NegativeRoleOct 17, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

Andy Dalton was acquired by the Eagles from the Panthers as a potential QB2 behind Jalen Hurts but was demoted to QB3 after his sole passing attempt with the team was intercepted in the end zone during Week 3. He was subsequently cut by the Eagles. Bleeding Green Nation credits Dan Morgan (Panthers GM) with making a "great deal" in trading Dalton to Philadelphia.

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NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton was released by the Eagles earlier this month and has been mulling multiple offers; Milton's signing may close the door to a Dalton reunion with Philadelphia.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Eagles released Andy Dalton last week but kept the possibility open for him to return on the practice squad. With starter Jalen Hurts dealing with a blood clot, Philadelphia could use Dalton back, but per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Dalton has offers from multiple teams and has been mulling them over for a few days, with his destination still to be determined.

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NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Andy Dalton, released by the Eagles last week, remains a free agent and is mulling multiple offers from other teams per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. While Philadelphia kept the possibility open for Dalton to return on the practice squad given Jalen Hurts' blood clot injury, his destination remains undetermined.

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NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dalton was demoted from backup to 3rd string after a damaging interception against the Bears, his only pass attempt of the season. Nick Sirianni flip-flopped Dalton and McKee, making McKee No. 2 and Dalton No. 3, then the Eagles released Dalton last Friday. This demotion and release came after Dalton was incorrectly named Hurts' backup over McKee despite McKee competing for the starting job all summer.

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NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dalton lost the backup quarterback competition to McKee after throwing an interception on the goal line in Chicago in Week 3. He has since been released by the Eagles.

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NegativeRoleOct 15, 2026NFL: The Insiders

Andy Dalton is a possibility as a backup quarterback for the Eagles following Jalen Hurts' blood clot injury. He was with the team during the summer and was released last week after being demoted for Tanner McKee. As of now, Cole Payton (fifth round pick) would be the backup quarterback this week, but Dalton remains a possibility.

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NegativeRoleOct 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton was initially brought in as the Eagles' third quarterback but took bulk second-team reps during OTAs, eventually becoming Hurts' backup. He was thrust into action in Week 3 against Chicago and threw an interception on his only pass attempt in a goal-to-go situation; the source calls it a terrible decision by a veteran turning 39 in late October. Dalton mostly stunk it up since joining the Eagles and was no good for the Carolina Panthers in 2025. The source suggests there's no good reason to bring Dalton back as a backup option.

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NegativeRoleOct 15, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Acquired by the Eagles as a potential third QB but quickly elevated to QB2 during OTAs, taking the bulk of second-team reps. However, both Dalton and McKee struggled during the rotation, with neither establishing clear separation through training camp and preseason. Dalton was designated as Hurts' backup heading into Week 1 but was thrust into action in Week 3 against Chicago, where his sole pass was intercepted by a rookie safety in a goal-to-go situation. The source criticizes the decision as "a terrible decision by a veteran quarterback turning 39 in late October" and notes Dalton "mostly stunk it up since joining the Eagles" and "was any good for the Carolina Panthers in 2025." Following Week 3, McKee was moved back to QB2. The source suggests there is "really no good reason" to bring Dalton back, stating "The problem is that's not even necessarily true" that he gives the Eagles a better chance to win than Cole Payton.

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NegativeRoleOct 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton was the Eagles' experienced backup quarterback but was cut last week before Hurts was diagnosed with the blood clot. The source notes it wouldn't be surprising if the Eagles ask Dalton to return now that they need another quarterback.

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NegativeRoleOct 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Andy Dalton is referenced as the quarterback Carolina inserted to give Bryce Young breathing room to learn and recover from early struggles; the source uses this as a model for how Tennessee should handle Cam Ward.

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