The Philadelphia Eagles have made a surprise personnel move as they prepare for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London. The team has released veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, according to multiple reports. Dalton, who will turn 39 later this month, was intercepted in his only pass attempt this season.
It occurred in the end zone during the first half of Philadelphia's eventual Week 3 loss to the Chicago Bears when Jalen Hurts temporarily left the game after getting hit by Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson. First career INT 🚨@PHIvsCHI on ESPNStream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/GQhn7Oz1ZK Dalton's spot on the Eagles' depth chart will be replaced by Tanner McKee and rookie Cole Payton. McKee, a 2023 sixth-round pick, has made one start in the last two years.
He has five career touchdown passes and one interception and has completed 61.4% of his passes. Payton, a fifth-round pick in this year's draft, has yet to play in a regular-season game. While the Eagles adjust their quarterback room, Dalton will begin his search for a new team.
A three-time Pro Bowler, Dalton spent his first nine NFL seasons with the Bengals, with whom he helped lead to the playoffs five straight seasons from 2011-16. He has also spent time with the Saints, Bears and Panthers. In his career, Dalton has thrown for 39,793 yards, 254 touchdowns, and 152 interceptions.
He has completed 62.6% of his passes. Where will Dalton end up next? Here are a few possible landing spots.
Minnesota could use another backup quarterback after it traded JJ McCarthy to the Giants. In Dalton, the Vikings would have two veteran quarterbacks behind Kyler Murray, alongside Carson Wentz. Wentz played well earlier this season after Murray sustained an injury.
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