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Reports: Eagles trade for veteran QB Andy Dalton

By Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026 | 4:30 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles are trading a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Carolina Panthers ​in exchange for journeyman ‌quarterback Andy Dalton, according to multiple reports Wednesday.

With Jalen Hurts firmly in the starting role for the ‌Eagles, ​Dalton is figured ⁠to battle for ⁠the backup position with Tanner McKee, who had drawn trade interest this offseason.

Dalton, 38, has ​served as a backup for Carolina for the past ⁠three seasons under ⁠starter Bryce Young. He ​spent the first nine years of ​his career with the Cincinnati ‌Bengals before having one year stints with the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears and New Orleans ⁠Saints.

In 179 games (169 starts), Dalton has thrown for 39,793 yards, 254 touchdowns ⁠and ‌151 interceptions with a ⁠career passer rating of ​87.5. ‌He has a career ​record of ⁠84-83-2 and is a three-time Pro Bowl selection.

The trade will save the Panthers $2.1 million in salary cap space in 2026.

–Field ​Level Media